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1967 Map of Vicksburg

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Vicksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The village of Vicksburg serves as the primary hub in this late 1960s survey, situated at the junction of the Grand Trunk Road and the Penn Central railroad lines. To the south, the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Portage River and a dense chain of glacial lakes, including Barton Lake, Kimble Lake, and Portage Lake. This region straddles the boundary of Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties, characterized by a mix of agricultural plots and small industrial operations like the numerous Gravel Pits and Marl Pits that dot the lakeside terrain.

Local history researchers will find significant genealogical value in the distribution of rural landmarks. From the All Nations Temple near Parkville to the West Mendon Ch near the banks of the river, the map preserves the location of community centers like the Parkville Cem and Scott Cem. The presence of the Drive-in Theater near the southern edge of the sheet reflects the mid-century suburban influence on this otherwise pastoral Michigan landscape.