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1980 Map of Marne

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Marne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Marne and its surroundings in Tallmadge and Wright townships appear here during a period of steady suburban transition west of Grand Rapids. The landscape is defined by the east-west corridor of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, which runs parallel to major thoroughfares like Arthur Street and Cleveland Street. Local community life is anchored by landmarks such as St Marys Ch and the Wells Cem, while the southern portion of the map shows the beginnings of denser development near Walker and the Walker Station Sch.

Agricultural heritage remains visible through the gridded road network, including Ninemile Rd and Tenmile Road, which lead toward Fruit Ridge Center. Natural drainage follows Sand Creek and the East Fork, punctuated by small bodies of water like Cranberry Lake and Mud Lake. The map also captures specialized land use of the era, from the Fairground near Marne to numerous Gravel Pits and modern infrastructure like the Sewage Disposal Ponds near Kinney.