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1986 Map of Cedar Springs

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Cedar Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Muskegon River and Grand River systems anchor this West Michigan landscape, illustrating the region's transition from the northern reaches of Grand Rapids into the timber and agricultural lands of the Manistee National Forest. This 1980s era study shows a complex network of glacial lakes and river valleys, including the Flat River corridor which connects industrial hubs like Belding and Greenville. The transit infrastructure of the late 20th century is fully realized here, with Us-131 bisecting the region alongside the historic routes of the C & O RR and GTW RR.

Settlement patterns reveal a mix of established river towns and rural townships such as Oakfield and Grattan, where numerous water bodies like Wabasis Lake and Bostwick Lake have long influenced local development. From the orchard-heavy lands of Alpine and Sparta to the state game areas in Montcalm County, the map provides a clear view of how public land use and private holdings were organized before the turn of the millennium.