1978 Map of Portland South

About this map

The Grand River and Looking Glass River converge in the northern portion of this landscape, anchoring the development of Portland. The 1970s terrain is marked by the winding river valley and the expansive Portland State Game Area, which occupies much of the central river bottomlands. This survey illustrates a rural Michigan economy transitioning from traditional agriculture toward specialized infrastructure, as evidenced by the numerous Gravel Pits and Sandpits scattered along the glacial deposits of the river corridor. Small rural centers such as Sebewa Corners and Kent Corners persist as local hubs, while the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad provides the primary industrial link through the southern townships. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family-named landmarks and remote burial sites, including East Sebewa Cem, Danby Cem, and Meadowbrook Cem.