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2023 Map of Grand Rapids East

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Grand Rapids East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

East Grand Rapids and the growing suburban reaches of Kentwood anchor this detailed 2023 survey of Kent County. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrography, featuring prominent glacial lakes like Reeds Lake and Fisk Lake, alongside the meandering course of the Grand River and the varied wetlands of the Saddleback Swamps. This modern data reflects a densely settled educational and institutional corridor, home to Cornerstone University, Calvin University, and the Calvin Theological Seminary.

Tracing the southeastward development toward Cascade and East Paris, the map illustrates a network of major thoroughfares and civic landmarks. From the expansive grounds of the Gerald R Ford International Airport to long-standing local landmarks like Maple Grove Cem and Graceland Memorial Park and Mausoleum, the map provides a precise account of the area's contemporary geography. Residential neighborhoods are interwoven with natural drainage systems like Plaster Creek and Little Plaster Creek, showing the integration of built environments with the region's historical watercourses.