1900s (20th Century) Maps of Alpena, Michigan

Explore 7 historic maps of Alpena 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 Alpena's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Alpena, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Alpena, 1978 Print
    1954 Map of Alpena, 1978 Print
    1954 Alpena
    1978 Print · USGS
    The northern waters of Lake Huron meet the Ontario islands during the mid-1950s, a time of active coastal shipping and timber management. Genealogists and historians can trace the Detroit and Mackinac rail line through Alpena or locate rural landmarks like St. Catharine Ch and Forty Mile Point.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Alpena
    1957 Map of Alpena
    1957 Alpena
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northeast Michigan and the islands of the North Channel are captured in the mid-1950s, showing the vital maritime and rail connections of the region. Researchers can trace the path of the Detroit and Mackinac RR or locate small settlements like Meldrum Bay and Lachine.

  3. 1958 Map of Alpena
    1958 Map of Alpena
    1958 Alpena
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lake Huron and the Ontario islands are mapped here in the late fifties. You can trace the Detroit and Mackinac RR through Rogers City or locate remote outposts like Meldrum Bay and St. Vital church.

  4. 1969 Map of Alpena
    1969 Map of Alpena
    1969 Alpena
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron coastline and the Manitoulin islands come alive in this mid-century survey of the Michigan-Ontario border. Genealogists and historians can trace the Detroit and Mackinac rail line through settlements like Lachine and Cathro, or locate the numerous island reservations including Obigewong Indian Reservation No 21.

  5. 1971 Map of Alpena, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Alpena, 1974 Print
    1971 Alpena
    1974 Print · USGS
    Alpena is shown here in the early 1970s as a thriving port and industrial hub at the mouth of the Thunder Bay River. Genealogists and historians can trace the city's growth through its many schools, the Detroit and Mackinac rail lines, and landmarks like Evergreen Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1971 Map of North Point, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of North Point, 1974 Print
    1971 North Point
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Alpena coast on Lake Huron is captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape of state forests and winding bays. Researchers can trace the layout of the Baarley Landing Strip and the shoreline reaches of Misery Bay and North Point.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

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