2019 Map of Greenville West

About this map

The Flat River winds through the eastern portion of this landscape, anchoring the city of Greenville and the smaller community of Gowen. This area of Montcalm and Kent counties is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Wabasis Lake, Woodbeck Lake, and the uniquely named Little Ziegenfuss Lake. The map reveals a transition from the structured street grid of Greenville to a more dispersed rural pattern marked by numerous family and community landmarks. Genealogists and local researchers will find several burial sites preserved across the township lines, such as Spencer Mills Cem, Wolverton Plains Cem, and Forest Home Cem. Transportation infrastructure is highlighted by the Greenville Municipal Airport and a dense web of county roads that navigate the complex hydrography of the Wabasis Creek watershed.