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2023 Map of Kalamazoo

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Kalamazoo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Kalamazoo serves as the dense urban core of this 2023 survey, where the Kalamazoo River and its various tributaries, including Portage Creek and Arcadia Creek, define the city's topography. The map illustrates a mature landscape of higher education and civic infrastructure, anchored by Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College to the west, and the Kalamazoo County Michigan Avenue Courthouse at the city's heart. Industrial and residential patterns are clearly delineated, with the Grand Trunk Western RR corridor threading through the city and the Monarch Millpond reflecting historic manufacturing roots to the south.

Surrounding the central city, smaller incorporated and unincorporated areas such as Parchment, Eastwood, and Westwood show the established suburban development of the early 21st century. Significant genealogical and local history data is found in the numerous cemeteries like Mountain Home Cem, Riverside Cem, and Mount Olivet Cem. The northern reach of the map transitions into the more open landscapes of Cooper and East Cooper, featuring landmarks like the Triple H Airport.