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1995 Map of Kalamazoo

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Kalamazoo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The Kalamazoo River anchors this mid-1990s landscape, winding northward between the industrial and institutional centers of Kalamazoo and Parchment. The map reveals a densely organized urban core featuring significant landmarks like Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College, and the sprawling grounds of the Kalamazoo State Hospital. To the north, the terrain shifts into a mosaic of gravel pits and the lush Kalamazoo Nature Center, illustrating the transition from city industry to protected environmental spaces.

Genealogists and local historians can find extensive burial records at sites like Mountain Home Cem and Mt Olivet Cemetery. The presence of the Conrail line and numerous manufacturing features, including a Refinery and the Monarch Millpond, reflects the city's long-standing role as a rail-dependent industrial hub. Peripheral communities like Comstock and Oakwood are shown in detail, complete with their local schools and churches, such as St Joseph Sch and Northern Heights Ch.