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1967 Map of Schoolcraft NW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Schoolcraft NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Glacial kettle lakes and wetlands define the landscape of south-central Kalamazoo County, where the transition from rural townships to suburban expansion is caught in mid-evolution. The Gourdneck State Game Area dominates the eastern section, preserving a vast corridor of marshes and water bodies like Hampton Lake and Sugarloaf Lake. To the north, the growing footprint of Kalamazoo Valley Community College and residential developments around Texas Corners signify the shifting character of Texas and Oshtemo townships.

Transport and industry are marked by the Penn Central rail line and numerous gravel pits that dot the terrain. Local history is anchored by sites such as Hope Cem and Harrison Cem, while the recreational legacy of the area is visible through Camp Rota-Kiwan and the clusters of cottages surrounding Eagle Lake and Crooked Lake. The intricate drainage of Portage Creek and the Atwater Millpond further illustrates the hydrological complexity of this lake-strewn region.