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1980 Map of Ravenna

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Ravenna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The village of Ravenna serves as the central hub of this West Michigan landscape, situated at the confluence of several rural townships including Moorland Township and Chester Township. The Grand Trunk Western railroad corridor bisects the terrain, illustrating the historical reliance on rail for transporting agricultural and industrial goods. Of particular interest is the Old Railroad Grade in the northern section, marking a former line that once connected timber and farming communities like Slocum and Moorland Corner.

Natural drainage is defined by the winding path of Crockery Creek and its North Branch, which eventually give way to the Rio Grande in the southern reaches near Conklin. Genealogists will find a wealth of local data through several established burial grounds, including McNitt Cem, Moorland Cem, and St Catherines Cem. The presence of the County Sewage Reclamation Area and various Gravel Pits reflects the evolving land use of the late 20th century as the region balanced civic infrastructure with its traditional rural character.