1980s Maps of Alpena County, Michigan

Explore 6 historic maps of Alpena County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Alpena County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Alpena County, MI maps

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  1. 1983 Map of Hubbard Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Hubbard Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Hubbard Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    The shorelines of Alcona and Alpena Counties come to life in this early 1980s overview of the Lake Huron coast and its deep timberlands. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the Detroit and Mackinac or locate quiet inland hubs such as Barton City and Killmaster.

  2. 1984 Map of Alpena
    1984 Map of Alpena
    1984 Alpena
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline in the 1980s reveals a region defined by maritime industry, timberlands, and vast inland waters. Genealogists and historians can trace the Detroit and Mackinac Railroad past old settlements like Posen, Hagensville, and the harbor at Rockport.

  3. 1986 Map of Jewett Creek
    1986 Map of Jewett Creek
    1986 Jewett Creek
    1986 Print · USGS
    Alpena County was a landscape of dense state forests and complex river systems in the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade through the Mackinaw State Forest or locate waters like Fletcher Pond and Long Rapids.

  4. 1986 Map of Royston
    1986 Map of Royston
    1986 Royston
    1986 Print · USGS
    Montmorency County and the Mackinaw State Forest are shown here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of dense timber and glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early Old Railroad Grade and find family sites near Royston or the Cem in Wellington.

  5. 1986 Map of Hillman
    1986 Map of Hillman
    1986 Hillman
    1986 Print · USGS
    Hillman and the surrounding lake country of Montmorency County are captured here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the course of the Thunder Bay River and locate historic sites like the Cem, Gravel Pits, and Fletcher Pond.

  6. 1986 Map of Hillman NE
    1986 Map of Hillman NE
    1986 Hillman NE
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Michigan in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of dense state timberlands and winding river systems. Local historians can trace property lines through Metz and Wellington or locate landmarks like Long Swamp and the Gravel Pit.

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