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1972 Map of Muskegon East

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Muskegon East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The industrial and civic hub of Muskegon and its neighboring communities of Muskegon Heights and Norton Shores define this landscape during a period of significant mid-century suburban expansion. The map details a dense network of essential institutions, from medical facilities like Mercy Hosp and General Hospital to an extensive collection of local education sites such as Steele Jr High Sch and Orchard View High Sch. Transportation infrastructure is a dominant theme, with the major corridors of U.S. 31 and Interstate 96 intersecting near Cloverville.

Railway lines of the Grand Trunk Western and Chesapeake and Ohio provide a historical look at the region's logistical backbone, while the Muskegon County Airport and a prominent Tank Farm illustrate the diversified transport and energy sectors. Natural drainage via Black Creek and Fourmile Creek flows toward the prominent waterfronts of Muskegon Lake and Mona Lake, where several local parks and the Fruitport Country Club offer recreational spaces amidst the growing urban grid.