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1985 Map of Sand Lake

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Sand Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Glacial lakes and wetlands define the borderlands of Kent, Newaygo, and Montcalm counties in the mid-1980s. The village of Sand Lake serves as a local hub, situated near a complex system of water bodies including Breford Lake and Gidding Lake. This period shows a landscape transitioning between traditional rural crossroads like Eisley Center and expanding recreational or residential areas, evidenced by the numerous cemeteries and parks that dot the townships.

Transport and community infrastructure are well-documented, from the North Cedar Landing Strip to the Tri-County Area High Sch near Kendaville. Genealogists will find the locations of established burial grounds such as North Ensley Cem and Crandall Cem helpful for locating family plots. The map also captures several industrial and utility features, such as a Sand and Gravel Pit and Sewage Disposal Ponds, illustrating the region's operational landscape.