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1951 Map of Hastings

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Hastings
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The Thornapple River winds through this mid-century landscape, anchoring the bustling county seat of Hastings and the riverside village of Middleville. The rail corridor of the New York Central connects these hubs, passing through smaller junctions like Irving and past the distinctive Municipal Airport. This era shows a community deeply rooted in its local institutions, evidenced by a high density of rural schoolhouses such as Little Brick Sch and Altoft Sch, many of which served dispersed farming families before district consolidation.

To the west, the Yankee Springs Recreation Area and the Barry State Game Area protect a labyrinth of glacial kettle lakes, including Gun Lake and Deep Lake. Genealogists will find a wealth of data in the many family and community burial grounds like Rutland Cem and Bowerman Cem, while unique social landmarks like the Circle Pine Center and the curiously named Podunk hill offer insights into the cultural geography of Barry County.