1967 Map of Rockford

About this map

The Grand River and Rogue River converge at the heart of this landscape, defining the residential and industrial growth of the Plainfield and Cannon townships. Rockford serves as a primary northern anchor, where the Pennsylvania railroad tracks parallel the river valley. The map reveals a suburbanizing terrain during the late 1960s, marked by the emergence of the Northview High School and a Shopping Center near East Oakview, while older rural elements like the Mason Cem and numerous Gravel Pits persist. Recreation is a significant theme on the eastern edge, with Ski Lifts appearing near the Cannonsburg State Game Area. The transition from river-bottom agriculture to residential development is evident in the clusters of schools and churches, including Northland Ch and Crestwood Sch, that serve these growing communities north of Grand Rapids.