1914 Map of Grand Rapids

About this map

The Grand River carves through the heart of the landscape, anchoring the industrial and residential grid of Grand Rapids before it stretches into the agricultural townships of Byron and Gaines. During this era of early twentieth-century growth, the city’s expansion is marked by the presence of the Old Fairground and John Ball Park, while an extensive Electric R R network and lines like the Pere Marquette connect the urban center to outlying communities such as Wyoming Park and Beverly.