Old Maps of Diffin, Limestone Township for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Diffin. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Diffin, Limestone Township maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Rock NE
    1932 Map of Rock NE
    1932 Rock NE
    1932 Print · USGS
    The timber-heavy border between Alger and Delta Counties comes to life in the early thirties. Trace the legacy of old logging camps and homesteads like Suomi Camp, Gould Homestead, and the Osier Sch along the Chicago and Northwestern rail line.

  2. 1958 Map of Rock, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Rock, 1959 Print
    1958 Rock
    1959 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and small rail-side settlements are captured here in the late fifties, just as forest management patterns were maturing. Researchers can trace family roots through locations like Rock, McFarland, and Hillview Cem along the Chicago and Northwestern line.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Marquette, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Marquette, 1968 Print
    1958 Marquette
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula’s central corridor is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as mining and timber industries thrived alongside new military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Soo Line Railroad through settlements like Gwinn, Turin, and Chatham.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1960 Map of Marquette
    1960 Map of Marquette
    1960 Marquette
    1960 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula mining and maritime commerce reach their peak in the late fifties across the Lake Superior shoreline. Genealogists and historians can locate remote settlements like Big Bay and Dukes, while tracing the Cyr Mine and the active rail lines of the Lake Superior and Ishpeming railroad.

  5. 1961 Map of Marquette
    1961 Map of Marquette
    1961 Marquette
    1961 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula life in the early sixties centered on the iron docks and timber stands of the Lake Superior shore. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-to-port connections via the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad and locate active sites like Republic Mine or the K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base.

  6. 1968 Map of Marquette, 1977 Print
    1968 Map of Marquette, 1977 Print
    1968 Marquette
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula iron range and Lake Superior coastline are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-to-port infrastructure and the Cold War presence of K I Sawyer Air Force Base alongside towns like Ishpeming and Munising.

  7. 1983 Map of Gwinn
    1983 Map of Gwinn
    1983 Gwinn
    1983 Print · USGS
    The heart of Michigan's Marquette Iron Range is captured here during the 1980s, when mining and military operations defined the local landscape. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the tracks of the Chicago and North Western to the National Mine or the airman's life at K I Sawyer Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Diffin
    1985 Map of Diffin
    1985 Diffin
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula timberlands are well-documented in the mid-eighties as they span the borders of Alger, Marquette, and Delta Counties. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade through the Escanaba River State Forest or locate the settlement at Diffin and nearby Gravel Pits.

  9. 2011 Map of Diffin, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Diffin, 2011 Print
    2011 Diffin
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Diffin, including Skandia Township, Turin Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2014 Map of Diffin, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Diffin, 2014 Print
    2014 Diffin
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Diffin, including Skandia Township, Turin Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Diffin, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Diffin, 2017 Print
    2017 Diffin
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Diffin, including Skandia Township, Turin Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2019 Map of Diffin, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Diffin, 2019 Print
    2019 Diffin
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Diffin, including Skandia Township, Turin Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2023 Map of Diffin, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Diffin, 2023 Print
    2023 Diffin
    2023 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and river systems are documented here in the early twenty-first century as the borders of Alger, Marquette, and Delta Counties meet. Trace local landmarks like Whitefish Falls, the settlement at Diffin, and the winding course of Werners Creek.

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