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1982 Map of Muskegon

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Muskegon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Muskegon and its industrial shoreline dominate this early 1980s topographic study of the eastern Lake Michigan coast. The map illustrates a dense corridor of development stretching from North Muskegon south through Muskegon Heights and Norton Shores, revealing how the region’s geography is defined by deep-water harbors like Muskegon Lake and White Lake. The era’s transportation network is prominently displayed, featuring the Grand Trunk Western and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads connecting the coastal port towns of Grand Haven and Ferrysburg to the interior.

Away from the urban centers, the landscape transitions into the Manistee National Forest and the expansive Muskegon State Game Area along the Muskegon riverbanks. Notable local landmarks include the Muskegon Community College campus and Oakwood Cem, providing specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The map also captures the recreational character of the shoreline, documenting numerous state parks such as P. J. Hoffmaster State Park and the distinct terrain of Rosy Mound.