1967 Map of Otsego

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The Kalamazoo River anchors this mid-century portrait of industrial and residential growth in Allegan County, flowing through the twin hubs of Otsego and Plainwell. The landscape is a mix of heavy infrastructure and established community life, evidenced by the presence of the Otsego Dam, the Plainwell Dam, and the Powerhouse. The Penn Central rail lines and the newly developed highway interchanges indicate a region deeply integrated into the state's transport network. Local genealogists will find significant detail in the residential layouts and the numerous community landmarks such as St Margaret Cem, Mountain Home Cem, and schools like the Jr High Sch and Dix Street Sch. To the south, the terrain transitions into the more rural landscape of Alamo, dotted with small water bodies like Ruppert Lake and Barbour Lake and various Gravel Pits that suggest the area's ongoing material industry.