1967 Map of Sparta

About this map

The Rogue River winds through the northern portion of this West Michigan landscape, anchoring a diverse terrain of wetlands, small lakes, and growing rural communities. In Sparta, the grid of streets and the Sparta Airport reflect a mid-century period of local development, while the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad provides a vital transportation link cutting diagonally across the quadrangle. The map is a rich resource for family historians, documenting numerous rural education sites such as Christian Hill Sch, Myers Sch, and Morning Star Sch, alongside community landmarks like Idlewild Cem and Fairplains Cem. To the north, the State Game Area preserves a pocket of undeveloped land, contrasting with the active Gravel Pits and family farms that defined the local economy during the late 1960s.