1932 Map of Holland

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the western edge of this coastal survey, where massive dunes and sand formations separate the lake from a network of inland bayous and rivers. The city of Holland is the primary hub, situated at the eastern end of Black Lake and Macatawa Bay. The landscape is a patchwork of small agricultural settlements and rural schoolhouses, such as Noordeloos, New Holland, and Harlem. The shoreline is heavily developed with seasonal destinations and camps, including Macatawa, Camp Blodgett, and Wakantanka Lodge. Transport is defined by the Pere Marquette RR cutting north-south through the center of the sheet, connecting towns like West Olive and Agnew. The mapping of drainage systems like the Worley Drain and Sawyer Drain reveals the intensive land management required to support the region's farms and orchards during the early twentieth century.