2011 Map of Hamilton West

About this map

The Kalamazoo River and its major tributaries, including the Rabbit River and the South Branch Macatawa River, define the agricultural and riparian landscape of Allegan County in this 2011 survey. The map details a transition from the aviation activity at Tulip City Airport in the north to the historic river landings further south, such as Old Squaw Skin Landing. Settlement patterns are anchored by small communities like Hamilton, Overisel, and New Richmond, each maintaining deep local roots evidenced by numerous burial grounds including the Old Overisel Cemetery and Riverside Cemetery. The drainage of the land is meticulously documented through features like Roelofs Gully, Lugten Gully, and Mann Creek, which feed into the larger river systems. This modern topographic study offers a clear look at how long-standing family farms and rural crossroads have persisted alongside newer infrastructure and the preserved wetlands of Little Dailey Bayou.