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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Michigan

Explore 2,322 historic maps of Michigan from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Michigan's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Michigan's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Michigan maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Maumee Bay, 1921 Print
    1900 Map of Maumee Bay, 1921 Print
    1900 Maumee Bay
    1921 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown here just as the regions rail and energy sectors were maturing. Genealogists and historians can locate vanished post offices at Shepardsville Bono P. O. and trace early industrial sites like the Oil Wells and Coke Ovens near Curtice.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1900 Map of Toledo, 1932 Print
    1900 Map of Toledo, 1932 Print
    1900 Toledo
    1932 Print · USGS
    Toledo and the lower Maumee River valley are shown at the height of the railroad era, as the city expanded into an industrial powerhouse. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Michigan Division Canal and locate historic sites like the Toledo Insane Asylum or the Oil Wells near Lime City.
  7. 1902 Map of South Lyon, 1954 Print
    1902 Map of South Lyon, 1954 Print
    1902 South Lyon
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of thriving rail junctions and rural townships across Oakland and Washtenaw counties. Trace the early footprints of Ann Arbor and South Lyon alongside historic whistle-stops like Emery and Geddes.
  10. 1902 Map of Ypsilanti, 1958 Print
    1902 Map of Ypsilanti, 1958 Print
    1902 Ypsilanti
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by thriving rail towns and winding river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Ypsilanti or find smaller locales like Rawsonville and Azalia along the Huron River and Michigan Central RR.
  13. 1902 Map of Dexter, 1962 Print
    1902 Map of Dexter, 1962 Print
    1902 Dexter
    1962 Print · USGS
    Washtenaw and Livingston counties are captured here at the start of the 1900s, as a dense network of steam and electric railroads connected riverside mill towns. Researchers can trace the vanished industrial sites at Hudson Mills, the rail junctions at Lakeland, and the early layout of Pinckney.
  16. 1904 Map of Ann Arbor
    1904 Map of Ann Arbor
    1904 Ann Arbor
    1904 Print · USGS
    Early twentieth-century Washtenaw County comes to life through its dense network of interurban electric lines and steam railroads. Researchers can trace the layout of Ann Arbor, locate the Duck Lake School, or find vanished stops along the Michigan Central R. R. and Ann Arbor R. R..
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1905 Map of Wayne
    1905 Map of Wayne
    1905 Wayne
    1905 Print · USGS
    Western Wayne and southern Oakland counties are seen here at a pivotal moment when electric interurban railways first linked rural townships. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Northville, Plymouth, and Farmington, or locate vanished landmarks like Perrinville and the Wayne County Home.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1905 Map of Detroit
    1905 Map of Detroit
    1905 Detroit
    1905 Print · USGS
    Detroit and its surrounding townships are shown at a pivotal moment of expansion during the early 1900s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of early suburbs like Highland Park and Royal Oak along major transit arteries like Grand River Ave. and the numerous electric railways.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1905 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1905 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1905 Grosse Pointe
    1905 Print · USGS
    Coastal Wayne County at the turn of the century shows an era of transit-driven growth along Lake St Clair. Researchers can trace the early layout of Grosse Pointe Shores, the grounds of Belle Isle Park, and the route of the Grand Trunk R R.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1906 Map of Ypsilanti
    1906 Map of Ypsilanti
    1906 Ypsilanti
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the dawn of the century reveals a landscape defined by its bustling river towns and burgeoning rail networks. Trace the early development of Ypsilanti and Milan or locate vanished stops along the Michigan Central RR and the Wabash RR.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1906 Map of Wyandotte
    1906 Map of Wyandotte
    1906 Wyandotte
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Detroit River shoreline and its industrial borderlands are captured here at the height of the electric railway era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Wyandotte, the development of Grosse Isle, and the complex rail networks of the M C R R.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1906 Map of Dexter
    1906 Map of Dexter
    1906 Dexter
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by riverside mills and a dense network of glacial lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail corridors through Dexter, the mill sites at Delhi Mills, and the small villages of Pinckney and Pettysville.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1906 Map of Saline
    1906 Map of Saline
    1906 Saline
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Michigan at the start of the century was a landscape of thriving rail hubs and productive farm country. Trace the early tracks of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern R R through the streets of Saline, Tecumseh, and the village of Clinton.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1906 Map of South Lyon
    1906 Map of South Lyon
    1906 South Lyon
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by an intricate web of steam and electric railways. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Ann Arbor and South Lyon, or locate smaller depots like Whitmore Lake Station and Rushton.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1906 Map of Romulus
    1906 Map of Romulus
    1906 Romulus
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the winding Huron River and a dense network of competing steam and electric railways. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops in settlements like New Boston, Waltz, and the early crossroads at Carleton.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1907 Map of Marquette
    1907 Map of Marquette
    1907 Marquette
    1907 Print · USGS
    Marquette and its Lake Superior shoreline appear here during a period of heavy industrial growth in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace the complex rail networks of the Marquette and Southeastern and locate landmarks like the State Prison and Powder Works.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1907 Map of Pontiac
    1907 Map of Pontiac
    1907 Pontiac
    1907 Print · USGS
    Oakland County is captured here at a pivotal moment when early electric railways and the Grand Trunk line first connected these lake communities. Trace historic institutional landmarks like the Asylum and Military Academy alongside the Bigelow Mill.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1907 Map of Howell, 1959 Print
    1907 Map of Howell, 1959 Print
    1907 Howell
    1959 Print · USGS
    Livingston County is mapped here in the early twentieth century as a busy rail and agricultural center. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education and industry through dozens of local sites like Jubb School, Parker Church, and the State Sanitarium.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1908 Map of Ann Arbor
    1908 Map of Ann Arbor
    1908 Ann Arbor
    1908 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning through the arrival of electric rail and the growth of the Huron River valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace old family lands near Saline, Ypsilanti, and Whitmore Lake, or follow the path of the Michigan Central RR.
  58. 1908 Map of Rochester
    1908 Map of Rochester
    1908 Rochester
    1908 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a bustling landscape of early electric railways and rural township life. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Rochester, Birmingham, and Utica, alongside vanished landmarks like Snell School and the Stone Shop.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1908 Map of Fowlerville, 1962 Print
    1908 Map of Fowlerville, 1962 Print
    1908 Fowlerville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in Livingston and Ingham counties is documented here in the early twentieth century, centered on the Pere Marquette RR. Trace family roots through an extensive network of rural schools like Podunk School and small crossroads such as Belle Oak and Vantown.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1909 Map of Howell
    1909 Map of Howell
    1909 Howell
    1909 Print · USGS
    Livingston County's landscape at the dawn of the century was defined by the crossing of major rail lines and the historic Grand River Road. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early sites of Oak Grove, Parshallyville, and the State Sanitarium.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1909 Map of Milford
    1909 Map of Milford
    1909 Milford
    1909 Print · USGS
    In the decade before the automobile era, this area of Oakland County was a patchwork of lakefront settlements and busy rail junctions. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Spring Mills or rural landmarks like the Remington Church and Kenny School.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1909 Map of Mason, 1965 Print
    1909 Map of Mason, 1965 Print
    1909 Mason
    1965 Print · USGS
    Ingham County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the intersection of major rail lines and a dense network of one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Haslett, Dansville, and numerous family-named schools like Akers School or Kipp School.
  73. 1910 Map of Fowlerville
    1910 Map of Fowlerville
    1910 Fowlerville
    1910 Print · USGS
    Before the age of consolidated schools and modern highways, this 1910 survey shows the rural landscape of Ingham and Livingston counties at its peak. Researchers can trace dozens of country schoolhouses like Podunk School and Hogback School alongside the path of the Pere Marquette RR.
    2 unique versions available
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