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1972 Map of Nunica

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Nunica
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Grand River carves a broad valley through this portion of Ottawa County, creating a landscape defined by expansive wetlands and low-lying bayous. The settlement of Nunica sits at a strategic junction north of the river, where the Grand Trunk Western railroad passes through Crockery township. This 1970s landscape reveals an economy shifting between traditional riverfront activity and mid-century transit, marked by the numerous sandpits and gravel pits that flank the waterways and roads.

Local landmarks such as Jablonski Landing Field and the Grand Haven State Game Areas highlight the area's mixed use for private aviation and conservation. Genealogists and local historians can find several community centers, including the Ottawa Center Chapel and Grace Ch, alongside the Nunica Cem and Township Cem. The presence of St Michael Sch and St Anthonys Ch further indicates the established social fabric of the townships bordering the river.