1980s Maps of Antrim County, Michigan

Explore 24 historic maps of Antrim 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.

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Antrim County, MI maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Petoskey
    1982 Map of Petoskey
    1982 Petoskey
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep timber and vast inland lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Michigan Central and Detroit and Mackinac between Petoskey, Gaylord, and Wolverine.

  2. 1983 Map of Ellsworth, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Ellsworth, 1984 Print
    1983 Ellsworth
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's lake-and-river network is on full display in the early eighties as Ellsworth and East Jordan thrive. Trace family roots at Lakeside Cem or follow the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line past Sixmile Lake.

  3. 1983 Map of Atwood, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Atwood, 1984 Print
    1983 Atwood
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan coast of Antrim County is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the rural landscapes between Grand Traverse Bay and the inland chain of lakes. Researchers can trace family roots at Antrim Cemetery or locate historic local landmarks like The Wayside Chapel and the Bell Tower Church.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1983 Map of Chestonia, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Chestonia, 1984 Print
    1983 Chestonia
    1984 Print · USGS
    Antrim County’s rural interior is documented here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by state forest land and the winding Jordan River. Researchers can locate several quiet burial grounds and rural hubs like St Johns Church, Mt Bliss Cemetery, and the hamlet of Finkton.

  5. 1983 Map of Central Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Central Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Central Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    Antrim County in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep inland waters and agricultural ridges. Genealogists can pinpoint family-named sites like Bennett Hill while locating ancestors in the Southern Cem or Russell Cem.

  6. 1983 Map of Traverse City, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Traverse City, 1984 Print
    1983 Traverse City
    1984 Print · USGS
    Traverse City and the surrounding bay country are captured in the early eighties as the region balanced its timber heritage with growing conservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail lines of the Ann Arbor RR through settlements like Kingsley and Fife Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1983 Map of Elk Rapids, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Elk Rapids, 1984 Print
    1983 Elk Rapids
    1984 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse Bay and the narrow channels of the Elk River chain define this coastal region in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Elk Rapids and Old Mission, finding local landmarks like Maple Grove Cem and Lakeland Sch.

  8. 1983 Map of Alden, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Alden, 1984 Print
    1983 Alden
    1984 Print · USGS
    Antrim County’s waterfront communities and massive inland lakes are captured in the early eighties as leisure and rural life intersected. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family lands near South Milton Cem, the village of Alden, and the shores of Torch Lake.

  9. 1983 Map of Grayling, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Grayling, 1984 Print
    1983 Grayling
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, this Northern Michigan interior was a hub for forestry, military training, and river recreation. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of Camp Grayling and locate historic markers like Hartwick Pines and Otsego Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1983 Map of Scotts Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Scotts Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Scotts Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Chain o' Lakes region of Antrim County is shown here in the early eighties as its shoreline communities and timberlands evolved. Researchers can find family landmarks and local institutions like Dingman School, Vance Chapel, and Morehouse Cem.

  11. 1983 Map of Torch River, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Torch River, 1984 Print
    1983 Torch River
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s inland waterways are captured in the early 1980s as they flow through Antrim and Kalkaska counties. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like St Mary Cem, Clearwater Chapel, and the riverside settlement of Rapid City.

  12. 1983 Map of Williamsburg, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Williamsburg, 1984 Print
    1983 Williamsburg
    1984 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse County in the early eighties shows a mix of quiet bayside living and the managed wilds of the Pere Marquette State Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations along Lautner Road or locate historical burials at Circle Hill Cem and Township Cem.

  13. 1984 Map of Charlevoix, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Charlevoix, 1985 Print
    1984 Charlevoix
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s coastal peninsulas and deep inland lakes are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's unique maritime and rail connectivity. Researchers can trace historic family-named landmarks and infrastructure like Woolsey Memorial Airport, Barnard Ch, and the Chesapeake and Ohio RR.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1985 Map of Starvation Lake, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Starvation Lake, 1986 Print
    1985 Starvation Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake country is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of dense state forests and glacial basins. Trace recreational landmarks and local industrial sites like Camp Flying Eagle, Starvation Lake, and the Pumping Station.

  15. 1985 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 1986 Print
    1985 Lake Arrowhead
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s timber and lake country is captured here in the mid-1980s. Trace old logging routes along an Old Railroad Grade or explore the shores of Washwomen Lake, Lake Arrowhead, and the headwaters of the Manistee River.

  16. 1985 Map of Frederic, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Frederic, 1986 Print
    1985 Frederic
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s upper Lower Peninsula is seen here in the mid-eighties as a sprawling network of state forests and river corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement at Frederic or locate the former lumbering sites of Deward and Ishaward along the Manistee River.

  17. 1985 Map of Leetsville, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Leetsville, 1986 Print
    1985 Leetsville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Kalkaska County at the mid-eighties peak of its resource economy shows a landscape of timber and energy. Trace local genealogies and industrial sites near Leetsville, Rugg Pond, and the scattered Oil Tanks of the Pere Marquette State Forest.

  18. 1985 Map of Bellaire, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Bellaire, 1986 Print
    1985 Bellaire
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Chain o' Lakes region around the village of Bellaire is captured here during the mid-eighties, showing the intersection of waterway commerce and forest conservation. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the local Cem, the Antrim County Airport, and the boundaries of the Mackinaw State Forest.

  19. 1985 Map of Alba, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Alba, 1986 Print
    1985 Alba
    1986 Print · USGS
    Alba and its surrounding townships are shown in the mid-1980s as a landscape shaped by both timber history and modern recreation. Local researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade through the Mackinaw State Forest or locate family sites near Lake Harold and Wetzel Lake.

  20. 1985 Map of Mancelona, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Mancelona, 1986 Print
    1985 Mancelona
    1986 Print · USGS
    Antrim County’s interior highlands and logging corridors are documented in the mid-1980s just as the landscape transitioned toward modern recreation. Researchers can trace the legacy of the rails at the Old R R Grade or locate old community landmarks like Antrim and Wetzel.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1985 Map of Westwood, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Westwood, 1986 Print
    1985 Westwood
    1986 Print · USGS
    Kalkaska County in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of deep forests and glacial lakes at the intersection of major state lands. You can trace early transit routes like the Old RR Grade or locate family landmarks near Westwood, Darragh, and Manistee Lake.

  22. 1986 Map of Deadmans Hill
    1986 Map of Deadmans Hill
    1986 Deadmans Hill
    1986 Print · USGS
    Antrim and Charlevoix counties are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of state forest and river valleys. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Dismantled RR grades, find the Cem, and locate the Jordan River National Fish Hatchery.

  23. 1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Elmira
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's highland lake country is captured here in the mid-eighties, centered on the tri-county junction of Otsego, Antrim, and Charlevoix. Local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade near Elmira or locate family plots at the local Cem.

  24. 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Traverse City
    1990 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake-country and forest lands are captured in the late eighties as seasonal tourism and timber hubs expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Ann Arbor RR, the boundaries of Camp Grayling, and settlements like Elk Rapids and Manton.

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