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2011 Map of Grand Haven

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Grand Haven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The complex delta where the Grand River meets Lake Michigan defines the landscape of this 2011 survey. The city of Grand Haven serves as the central hub, surrounded by a network of interconnected waterways including the North Channel, South Channel, and numerous bayous such as Pottawattomie Bayou and Stearns Bayou. The maritime character of the region is evident in the high density of boat-related infrastructure, from the Corps of Engineers Boatyard to the Grand Haven Municipal Marine and private facilities like Keenan Marine.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain rises toward the Lake Michigan shoreline, notably at Rosy Mound. Local history is preserved in several large burial grounds, including Lake Forest Cemetery and Spring Lake Cemetery. The map also captures the layout of nearby communities like Ferrysburg, Spring Lake, and Fruitport, showing how residential and industrial zones have integrated with the natural peninsulas and islands like Harbor Island and Eastmans Island.