1981 Map of Nashville

About this map

The Thornapple River winds through this central Michigan landscape, defining the character of the village of Nashville and the neighboring community of Vermontville. As seen in the late 1970s, the region maintains its rural layout, centered on a network of highways like Kinsel Highway and Valley Highway. Significant local landmarks provide anchors for genealogical research, including the Maple Grove Ch and several burial grounds such as Wilcox Cem and Quaker Cem. The map illustrates the transition from village centers to organized agricultural land across townships like Castleton and Kalamo. Industrial activity is evident in the numerous Gravel Pits and Quarry sites scattered near Quaker Brook and Scipio Creek. Educational hubs such as Maple Valley High Sch and Fuller Sch are clearly marked, serving the spread-out rural population.