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1922 Map of Schoolcraft

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Schoolcraft
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1922
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1922

About this map

The village of Schoolcraft serves as a central hub in this 1920s survey of southern Kalamazoo County, situated at the junction of the New York Central and Grand Trunk railroads. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and prairie lands, with substantial water bodies like Austin Lake and Long Lake anchoring the eastern edge. This era captures the region's transition from a rural agricultural economy to one increasingly influenced by lakeside recreation, as seen at Ramona Park.

Rural life is meticulously documented through the placement of numerous district schools, such as the Section Sixteen School and Brick School, and small rural stops like Flowerfield Sta. To the east, the industrial character of Vicksburg is evident, surrounded by wetlands and smaller lakes like Thrall Lake and Sunset Lake. The map provides a clear look at the settlement patterns before modern development, marking family-named landmarks and the meandering path of Portage Creek.