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2014 Map of Grand Haven

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Grand Haven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The confluence of the Grand River and Lake Michigan defines this early 21st-century landscape of Ottawa and Muskegon Counties. The map details the complex shoreline of Spring Lake, with its many inlets like Jerusalem Bayou, Stahl Bayou, and Pettys Bayou, illustrating how the water dictates the layout of Ferrysburg and the village of Spring Lake. Industrial and recreational interests coexist here, shown through the Grand Haven Memorial Airpark and the extensive docklands along the river's North Channel and South Channel.

Evidence of the area's development is found in the transition from the densely platted streets of Grand Haven to the residential expansion in Norton Shores. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites, including Spring Lake Cem, Lake Forest Cem, and Pine Ridge Cem. The natural geography is highlighted by landmarks such as Rosy Mound along the lakefront and the numerous islands scattered throughout the river mouth, including Dornbos Island and Harbor Island.