1967 Map of Kalamazoo SW

About this map

The sprawling grounds of the State Hospital and the suburban expansion of Kalamazoo define this mid-century portrait of southwestern Michigan. West of the city, the landscape is a mix of developing neighborhoods like Westwood and rural crossroads such as Doughertys Corners. The Penn Central rail line cuts across the terrain, passing through the township of Alamo and near the Kalamazoo Speedway. The map reveals a high density of community institutions, from the Indian Prairie Sch and Chime Street Sch to numerous local congregations like the Northwest Oshtemo Ch. Significant genealogy data is preserved here via several burial grounds, including Alamo Cem, Grand Prairie Cem, and the Genesee Prairie Cem. Farther west, the terrain transitions into a series of kettle lakes and depressions, including Bonnie Castle Lake, Dustin Lake, and Mud Lakes, often flanked by local Gravel Pits.