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1996 Map of Grand Rapids West

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Grand Rapids West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The Grand River carves a deep path through the urban heart of Grand Rapids, dividing a landscape dense with mid-century development and historical institutions. This era shows the city and its neighbors—Walker, Wyoming, and Grandville—at a point of mature industrial and residential expansion. The map is particularly notable for its concentration of spiritual and educational landmarks, from the St Andrews Cemetery and Greenwood Cemetery to the campuses of Aquinas College and Calvin College.

Transit corridors like the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and Veterans Memorial Drive reflect the city's role as a regional hub. Pockets of preserved history remain visible, such as the Hopewell Indian Mounds Park along the river and the sprawling Oak Hill Cemetery. Large-scale industry is evidenced by the Kent County Industrial Center and numerous Gravel Pits that suggest the raw materials driving the region's growth.