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1928 Map of Fennville

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Fennville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Kalamazoo River dominates this landscape as it winds toward Lake Michigan, shaping the development of Saugatuck and Douglas during the late 1920s. This survey reveals a complex network of bayous and inlets, including Indian Bayou and Silver Lake, providing a detailed look at the transition from the river valley to the coastal dunes. The Pere Marquette Railroad serves as a vital corridor through the interior, connecting inland settlements like Fennville, Bravo, and Hamilton.

Away from the water, the map identifies numerous small rural centers and school districts that supported the local farming economy. One can trace the locations of family-named landmarks like Loomis Sch, Reid Sch, and Becksvoort Sch. Along the shoreline, recreational and seasonal settlements such as Castle Park and Camp Gray highlight the area's early twentieth-century identity as a destination for summer residents and lakeshore camps.