1967 Map of Kalamazoo SW

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Kalamazoo expansion into the western townships defines this mid-century landscape, where residential development in Westwood meets the established rural centers of Alamo and Oshtemo. The southern portion of the map is notable for the sprawling grounds of the State Hospital near Asylum Lake, a major institutional presence in the region's history. The transportation network is anchored by the Penn Central railroad and a grid of rural routes like Ravine Road, which connect numerous small community landmarks. Genealogists will find significant value in the scattered burial grounds and local institutions, including Genesee Prairie Cem, Liberty Cem, and a series of neighborhood schools such as Indian Prairie Sch and Chime Street Sch. The landscape is also marked by its glacial history, evidenced by numerous kettle lakes like Bonnie Castle Lake and Dustin Lake, as well as active Gravel Pits that supported the area's mid-century growth.