Old Maps of Long Rapids Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Long Rapids Township, 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. 1955 Map of Hillman, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Hillman, 1956 Print
    1955 Hillman
    1956 Print · USGS
    The village of Hillman and its surrounding forest lands are documented here during the mid-1950s. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural sites like St Johns Ch, Babcock Sch, and the Hillman Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1971 Map of Polaski, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Polaski, 1974 Print
    1971 Polaski
    1974 Print · USGS
    Alpena and Presque Isle counties are captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by state forest land and the Detroit and Mackinac Railroad. Local historians can trace family-named roads and rural church sites like St Pauls Ch, Leer Ch, and the settlement of Long Rapids.

  7. 1971 Map of Lachine, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Lachine, 1974 Print
    1971 Lachine
    1974 Print · USGS
    Alpena County at the start of the seventies shows a rural landscape shaped by the Thunder Bay River and early rail corridors. Researchers can locate the Green Sch, trace the Old Railroad Grade, and find small hubs like Lachine and Spratt.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 2011 Map of Jewett Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Jewett Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Jewett Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Alpena-Montmorency county line are captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the waters of Fletcher Pond. Local historians can trace old homesteads and family names along Doyle School Rd and Taylor Hawks Rd near the Green Cemetery.

  12. 2011 Map of Polaski, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Polaski, 2011 Print
    2011 Polaski
    2011 Print · USGS
    Alpena County maintains its quiet rural character at the start of the twenty-first century, centered on river valleys and small farming communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Leer Lutheran Church Cemetery, Long Rapids, and the historic Orchard Hill Bridge.

  13. 2011 Map of Lachine, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lachine, 2011 Print
    2011 Lachine
    2011 Print · USGS
    Alpena County’s rural interior is captured here as it appeared in the early 21st century, centered on the Thunder Bay River valley. Researchers can pinpoint specific local landmarks including the Lachine Post Office, Green Cemetery, and Emerson Station.

  14. 2011 Map of Hillman NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hillman NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Hillman NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Alpena County's interior is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the North Branch Thunder Bay River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties along Reider School Rd or near the small settlement of Avery.

  15. 2014 Map of Lachine, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lachine, 2014 Print
    2014 Lachine
    2014 Print · USGS
    Alpena County as it appeared in the early 21st century remains a landscape of small crossroads settlements and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Long Rapids, Herron, and Green Cem or explore the hills around Manning Hill.

  16. 2014 Map of Jewett Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Jewett Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Jewett Creek
    2014 Print · USGS
    Near Hillman in the early twenty-first century, this landscape is defined by the winding Thunder Bay River and the waters of Fletcher Pond. Researchers can trace old family road names and rural landmarks such as Spratt, Sylvester Lake, and Doyle School Rd.

  17. 2014 Map of Hillman NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hillman NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Hillman NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Alpena and Presque Isle Counties are shown here during the early twenty-first century, featuring the rural intersection of these northern Michigan timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace old homestead routes along Reider School Rd, Truax Rd, and the North Branch Thunder Bay River.

  18. 2014 Map of Polaski, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Polaski, 2014 Print
    2014 Polaski
    2014 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Alpena and Presque Isle counties comes into focus in this modern survey of Northeast Michigan. Researchers can locate family sites near Leer Lutheran Church Cem, the settlement of Long Rapids, and the waters of Sunken Lake and Duck Lake.

  19. 2017 Map of Polaski, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Polaski, 2017 Print
    2017 Polaski
    2017 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Alpena and Presque Isle counties are captured here in the late twenty-tens. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Leer Lutheran Church Cem, the hamlet of Polaski, and the course of the North Branch Thunder Bay River.

  20. 2017 Map of Lachine, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lachine, 2017 Print
    2017 Lachine
    2017 Print · USGS
    Alpena County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the transition of old rail corridors into public paths. Researchers can locate family sites near Long Rapids or trace the Hillman-Alpena State Trail past Lachine and Emerson Station.

  21. 2017 Map of Jewett Creek, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Jewett Creek, 2017 Print
    2017 Jewett Creek
    2017 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Michigan's waterway networks are at the forefront of this 2010s-era survey, showing the land as it surrounds the northern reaches of Fletcher Pond. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Thunder Bay River or locate family-named access points like Emils Landing Rd and Jacks Landing Rd.

  22. 2017 Map of Hillman NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hillman NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Hillman NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Presque Isle and Alpena counties are captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape of deep wetlands and winding river forks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes like Molski Hwy, Reider School Rd, and the small settlement at Friski.

  23. 2019 Map of Jewett Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Jewett Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Jewett Creek
    2019 Print · USGS
    Alpena County and the village of Hillman are shown here in the late twenty-teens as the Thunder Bay River carves through the local wetlands. Researchers can trace land use around Fletcher Pond, find Doyle School Rd, or survey the reaches of Long Swamp.

  24. 2019 Map of Polaski, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Polaski, 2019 Print
    2019 Polaski
    2019 Print · USGS
    Northeast Michigan's rural borderlands are captured here in the late 2010s, showing the enduring agricultural settlements of Alpena and Presque Isle counties. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cem, Leer, and the banks of the North Branch Thunder Bay River.

  25. 2019 Map of Hillman NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hillman NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Hillman NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's rural interior comes into focus here at the transition between Alpena and Presque Isle counties. Local historians and genealogists can trace the drainage of the North Branch Thunder Bay River and find old family-named routes like Ciupka or the path to Reider School Rd.

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