1967 Map of Cedar Springs

About this map

The Penn Central rail line dictates the development of northern Kent County in the late 1960s, threading through the established hubs of Cedar Springs and Rockford. This landscape is defined by its numbered road grid, such as 17 Mile Road and Algoma Avenue, which service a mix of agriculture and small rural settlements like Solon Center and Edgerton. Local genealogy is well-documented here through features like Pioneer Ch, Algoma Sch, and several burial grounds including Punches Cem and Algoma Cem. Waterways like Cedar Creek and the Rogue River meander through the townships of Solon and Courtland, while an Old Railroad Grade hints at earlier transit patterns. Notable landmarks like the Wells Airport and scattered Oil Wells provide a glimpse into the local industry and infrastructure of the era.