1868 Grand Haven Michigan Map Poster - Vintage Bird's Eye View Map of Grand Haven Ottawa County Michigan Wall Art Print

Feature Points

• VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1868 Grand Haven Michigan Map Poster. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order maps are made in the USA and each map is inspected for quality. This beautiful artwork is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage maps look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
• MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality map print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper posters. We use thick, fine art print quality matte paper. Our professional's choice matte paper displays artwork in high detail without glare. The color is vibrant and text is easy to read. When framed, this map looks absolutely stunning.
• A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1868 Vintage Map of Michigan Poster. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic map and its significance.
• READY TO FRAME: This print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our maps are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each map is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid tube.
• HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old maps have tears, folds, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance maps while keeping its historical character. All our maps are proudly made in the USA. Customers all over the world love our vintage maps and we know you will too.

Additional Information

Originally settled by French colonial fur traders, Grand Haven came under American control following the War of 1812, with a permanent trading post established in 1821. The town was officially named Grand Haven in 1835. By the time this panoramic map was produced, the city was experiencing significant growth and transformation, thriving as a center for lumber milling, logging, and shipbuilding, while its fur processing industry, established during its early years, remained robust. Following the American Civil War, which had ended just three years prior, the region saw a population boom, as Southern Americans moved north in search of new opportunities in the expanding industrial centers of the North.

Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Grand River, Grand Haven's strategic location fueled its economic expansion throughout the 19th century. This stunning bird's-eye perspective captures the town during a pivotal period of growth. Bird's-eye maps, widely popular in the 19th century, were often used to promote cities by showcasing notable civic features to attract new residents. This particular map was created by Albert Ruger and Eli Sheldon Glover, two pioneers of the form based in Chicago, who produced numerous panoramic maps that helped document America's evolving urban landscapes.

With its distinct style and unique aesthetic, this bird's-eye perspective transports the viewer back in time, offering a historical snapshot of Grand Haven's transformation and economic rise in the late 19th century.