1981 Map of Lacota

About this map

The eastern shores of Lake Michigan define the western edge of this 1980s landscape, where lakefront communities like Glenn Shores and Cedar Bluff meet the agricultural interior of Casco and Geneva townships. The drainage of the Black River system, including its North, Middle, and South branches, carves through the terrain, dictating the placement of settlements and transport routes. This era shows a mix of traditional rural centers and modern utility, where local landmarks like the United Methodist Ch and Lacota Ch stand alongside aviation features such as the Sanko Landing Strip and Demler Landing Strip. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of numerous family or local burial sites, including the Stuller Cem, McDowell Cem, and Stephenson Cem. Small settlements like Kibbie and Lacota serve as historic anchor points along the Allegan and Van Buren county line.