2019 Map of Hudsonville West

About this map

Vriesland and Drenthe serve as the cultural heart of this rural landscape between Zeeland and Hudsonville, where Dutch heritage remains visible in the high density of community cemeteries. The map details a transition from intensive agricultural use to modern conservation, anchored by the Upper Macatawa Natural Area along the Macatawa River. Genealogists will find an exceptional record of local family history through numerous burial grounds, including the Old Vriesland Cem, Old Drenthe Cem, and the private Van Dam Family Cem. The landscape is further defined by the legacy of the regional rail and road network, with sites like Forest Grove Station and the thoroughfare of Chicago Dr marking historic corridors of travel. Aviation history is also represented by small local facilities like Ottawa Executive Airport and Curt's Place Airport.