1972 Map of Grand Haven

About this map

Grand Haven and its surrounding waterfront communities are captured here in the early 1970s, illustrating a landscape defined by the intricate waterways of the Grand River delta. The map details the industrial and maritime character of the region, from the Coast Guard Sta and Lighthouse guarding the Lake Michigan shoreline to the complex network of bayous including Pottawattomie Bayou and Millhouse Bayou. The era's infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor and the developed islands like Harbor Island and Eastmans Island. Local civic life is well-documented through numerous neighborhood schools such as Rosy Mound Sch and Peach Plains Sch, alongside religious landmarks like the Nortonville Chapel. The transition from urban centers in Spring Lake and Ferrysburg to protected natural spaces like P J Hoffmaster State Park reveals the mid-century balance between residential growth and lakeside preservation.