1976 Map of Evart SW

About this map

The Muskegon River snakes across this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, its wide, dark channel cutting a deep path through the rural landscape of Mecosta and Osceola counties. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this aerial imagery provides a direct look at the 1976 land use, showing a patchwork of dense woodlots and rectangular agricultural fields. The settlement of Hersey sits at a prominent bend in the river, while the outskirts of Reed City appear in the northwest corner. To the south, the small community of Grant Center is visible amidst the forest and farm clearings. This document captures the region just before significant modern development, preserving the exact layout of roads and homesteads as they existed during the nation's bicentennial year.