Old Maps of Munising Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Munising Township with 42 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Munising Township has changed over the decades.


Munising Township, MI maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Shingleton SW
    1931 Map of Shingleton SW
    1931 Shingleton SW
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula timber and rail landscape at Shingleton comes alive in the early 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace the intersection of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic railroad and landmarks like Lilley Lake or Boot Lake.

  2. 1931 Map of Shingleton NE
    1931 Map of Shingleton NE
    1931 Shingleton NE
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Alger and Schoolcraft county line in the early 1930s shows a landscape of deep marshes and glacial waters. Trace the path of the L S and Ishpeming railroad or locate the Buck Hill Fire Tower overlooking Spider Lake and the Creighton River.

  3. 1931 Map of Skeels Lake NE
    1931 Map of Skeels Lake NE
    1931 Skeels Lake NE
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula wilderness of the early thirties is captured here as a labyrinth of glacial waters. Researchers can trace the winding Indian River and locate remote landmarks like Hill Tower, Skeels Lake, and Straits Lake.

  4. 1931 Map of Shingleton SE
    1931 Map of Shingleton SE
    1931 Shingleton SE
    1931 Print · USGS
    Schoolcraft County in the early 1930s shows a landscape of expansive wetlands being crossed by new industrial infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic railroad and find localized points like Creighton and Hickey Creek.

  5. 1931 Map of Munising SE
    1931 Map of Munising SE
    1931 Munising SE
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Michigan Upper Peninsula was a junction of major timber and freight rails in the 1930s. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic and old stops like Evelyn and Doty.

  6. 1958 Map of Corner Lake, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Corner Lake, 1959 Print
    1958 Corner Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    In Michigan's Upper Peninsula during the late fifties, this wilderness terrain was a hub for forestry and seasonal camps within the Hiawatha National Forest. Researchers can locate the settlement of Steuben, trace the Railroad Grade, or identify isolated sites like Camp Twenty-six and the Petoskey Hunting Club.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Munising, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Munising, 1959 Print
    1958 Munising
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline near Munising is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the area's timber and transport roots. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Maple Grove Cem, the Hanely Landing Field, and the rail junction at Coalwood.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Wood Island, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Wood Island, 1959 Print
    1958 Wood Island
    1959 Print · USGS
    The waters off Alger County were still quiet in the late fifties, dominated by the massive profile of Grand Island. Researchers can trace the secluded Echo Lake, the position of the northern Lighthouse, and the untouched shoreline of the Pictured Rocks.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Shingleton, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Shingleton, 1959 Print
    1958 Shingleton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timber and rail history come alive in the late fifties across the Alger and Schoolcraft county lines. Trace old transport routes through Shingleton and Creighton, or locate logging era sites like Hartman Camp and the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1958 Map of Grand Portal Point, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Portal Point, 1959 Print
    1958 Grand Portal Point
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline in the late fifties reveals a wilderness of dramatic coastal features and inland lakes. Researchers can trace the drainage of the Mosquito River and locate landmarks like Chapel Rock and the Buck Hill Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 1983 Map of Munising
    1983 Map of Munising
    1983 Munising
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula lakefront and deep timberlands are documented here in the early eighties, centered on the Munising harbor. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops along the Soo Line and remote outposts like Shingleton, Eben Junction, and Traunik.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1983 Map of Grand Portal Point, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Grand Portal Point, 1984 Print
    1983 Grand Portal Point
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior coastline in the early eighties is preserved here, centered on the sandstone formations of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. You can trace the Lakeshore Trail past Grand Portal Point and find remote spots like Chapel Beach Campground.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1983 Map of Shingleton, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Shingleton, 1984 Print
    1983 Shingleton
    1984 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and conservation areas are documented here during the early eighties near the Schoolcraft and Alger county line. Trace the Soo Line railroad through Shingleton or locate the Camp Cusino State Prison and Haywire Grade.

  18. 1983 Map of Trappers Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Trappers Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Trappers Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline and Pictured Rocks backcountry are preserved here in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace the network of old woods routes and trails, including Adams Trail, and locate remote landmarks like Buck Hill and Trappers Lake.

  19. 1983 Map of Cusino, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Cusino, 1984 Print
    1983 Cusino
    1984 Print · USGS
    The northern woods of the Upper Peninsula come alive on this early 1980s sheet, showing the intersection of managed timberlands and protected lakeshores. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and find remote spots like Cusino or Gemini Lakes.

  20. 1983 Map of Melstrand, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Melstrand, 1984 Print
    1983 Melstrand
    1984 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and the southern reaches of the lakeshore are documented here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the legacy of Michigan logging via the Old RR Grade and find small communities like Melstrand and Van Meer.

  21. 1983 Map of Creighton, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Creighton, 1984 Print
    1983 Creighton
    1984 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and wetlands are mapped here in the early 1980s, centered on the Soo Line railroad corridor. Researchers can locate the small settlements of Creighton and Pines or trace the winding course of the Creighton River through public lands.

  22. 1984 Map of Au Sable Point, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Au Sable Point, 1985 Print
    1984 Au Sable Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline in the mid-1980s reveals the vast protected reaches of the Upper Peninsula. Trace maritime history through the Au Sable Point Lighthouse and explore the inland timber legacy along the Old Grade Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1984 Map of Wood Island SE, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Wood Island SE, 1985 Print
    1984 Wood Island SE
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline in the mid-1980s is captured here, showing the dramatic transition from deep water to protected forest. Researchers can trace the coastal boundaries of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and locate landmarks like Bridalveil Falls.

  24. 1984 Map of Indian Town, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Indian Town, 1985 Print
    1984 Indian Town
    1985 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula lakefront meets deep forest in the 1980s, where recreational wilderness and small settlements intersect. Researchers can trace the layout of Indian Town and Wetmore alongside landmarks like Miners Castle Point and Munising Falls.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1985 Map of Munising
    1985 Map of Munising
    1985 Munising
    1985 Print · USGS
    Munising and Grand Island are seen here in the mid-eighties as the region balanced its national forest heritage with growing lakeshore tourism. Researchers can find long-standing landmarks like Williams-Powell Cem, Williams Landing, and the Seventh-day Adventist Sch.

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