1949 Map of Gobles

About this map

Bloomingdale and Gobles serve as central hubs in this landscape of southwestern Michigan, where the post-war rural economy is defined by a dense network of country schools and small lakeside settlements. The region is characterized by an immense number of small water bodies, including Swan Lake, Eagle Lake, and the cluster near Mentha. This 1949 edition captures a period when local education was still decentralized, evidenced by the high density of rural schoolhouses such as Rowe Sch, Prouty Sch, and Evergreen Sch.