1928 Map of Fennville

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Saugatuck and Douglas anchor the Lake Michigan shoreline in this 1928 survey, which captures the region's early transition from a maritime and timber-driven economy to a burgeoning lakeside retreat. The Kalamazoo River winds through the center of the sheet, widening into Kalamazoo Lake before meeting the lake near the Old Saugatuck Light. The interior landscape is defined by its agrarian and social hubs, evidenced by a high density of rural schoolhouses such as Munger Sch, Chase Sch, and Peach Belt Sch. The Pere Marquette Railroad serves as a vital artery, connecting inland settlements like Fennville, Bravo, and Hamilton. Recreation is already firmly established along the dunes and bayous, with prominent sites like the Pottawattomie Gun Club and several summer camps and beach communities including Shore Acres and Eureka Park lining the coast.