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1972 Map of Grand Haven

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Grand Haven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Grand Haven and its neighboring communities of Ferrysburg and Spring Lake are defined by an intricate network of waterways and islands where the Grand River meets Lake Michigan. The landscape is a mix of industrial riverfront activity and recreational shoreline, featuring the Coast Guard Sta, a Lighthouse, and extensive parklands like Grand Haven State Park. On Harbor Island, a power plant and sewage disposal facilities sit alongside the winding South Channel, illustrating the mid-century industrial utility of the river mouth.

Further inland, the map captures the transition to residential and rural life in the 1970s. Local history is anchored by several small houses of worship, including Crockery Chapel and Nortonville Chapel, and resting places such as St Johns Cemetery. The Chesapeake and Ohio rail line cuts through the heart of the settlements, while the numerous bayous—including Pottawattomie Bayou and Lloyd Bayou—create a distinct shoreline for residents and sportsmen alike.