1981 Map of Hamilton East

About this map

Rabbit River and Silver Creek wind through a landscape defined by agricultural tradition and the mid-century development of the local energy industry. The map documents an extensive Gas Storage Area in the township of Overisel, complemented by several Oil Fields further south in Monterey. Small rural centers such as Bentheim, Diamond Springs, and Oakland serve as focal points for the community, anchored by landmarks like Bentheim Chapel and Oakland Ch. The southwestern quadrant is largely dedicated to the Allegan State Game Area, where the terrain transitions from cultivated fields to the lowland marshes of Beaver Meadow and the shores of Goose Lake. Transportation infrastructure is prominently featured, ranging from the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad line near Hamilton to private aviation facilities like the Busscher Landing Strip.