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1931 Map of Fennville

Name: 1931 Topographic Map of Fennville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

Lake Michigan's eastern shore defines the western edge of this 1928 survey, where the Kalamazoo River winds through its delta and into the harbor between Saugatuck and Douglas. The landscape is a mosaic of fruit orchards and small rural school districts, such as Peach Belt Sch and Macks Landing Sch, reflecting the agricultural character of Allegan County during the early 20th century.

The presence of the Pottawatomie Gun Club and Hemlock Pt Gun Club along the river bayous indicates the area's popularity for sportsmen and seasonal recreation. Infrastructure of the era is represented by the Pere Marquette railroad line cutting through New Richmond and Bravo, while early automotive travel is facilitated by State Highway No 31 and State Highway No 89. Numerous coastal settlements like Shorecrest and Castle Park suggest a growing resort economy along the dunes.