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2014 Map of Sparta

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sparta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Rogue River and its numerous tributaries, including Nash Cr and Ball Cr, define the drainage and settlement patterns of this Kent County landscape. The village of Sparta serves as a central hub, surrounded by a dense network of country roads such as Sparta Ave NW and 13 Mile Rd NW. Aviation history is well-represented by the Paul C. Miller-Sparta Airport and the Wilderness Airpark to the north.

Genealogists can find several established burial grounds in the area, including Greenwood Cem, Fairplains Cem, and Idlewild Cem. The terrain rises to Bettes Tower Hill in the southwest, while the N Country National Scenic Trail winds through the northern sections near Duke Cr. A high concentration of small kettle lakes, such as Indian Lakes, Olin Lakes, and Camp Lake, dot the eastern half of the map, illustrating the glacial topography of western Michigan.