Old Maps of Bellaire, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Bellaire. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
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  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Bellaire.


Bellaire, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Traverse City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s vast lakeshores and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail connections like the Detroit and Mackinac RR or find old communities such as Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids, and Prudenville.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Mancelona, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mancelona, 1957 Print
    1956 Mancelona
    1957 Print · USGS
    Antrim and Kalkaska Counties come into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of the Pennsylvania railroad and the Pigeon River State Forest. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural burial grounds and schools, including Maple Grove Cem and the Hardy Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lower Michigan was a landscape of vast state forests and burgeoning lakeside retreats in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Ann Arbor RR and find established settlements from Elk Rapids to Houghton Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1975 Map of Mancelona NW, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Mancelona NW, 1976 Print
    1975 Mancelona NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Antrim County in the mid-seventies is captured in this detailed aerial perspective of the northern Chain o' Lakes region. Genealogists and local historians can trace the street layout of Bellaire and the developing shorelines of Lake Bellaire.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 2023 Map of Bellaire, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bellaire, 2023 Print
    2023 Bellaire
    2023 Print · USGS
    Antrim County’s lake country is documented here in the early 2020s, centered on the village of Bellaire and its glacial waters. Researchers can pinpoint Lakeview Cem, the Antrim County Court House, and the recreational paths of the Chain of Lakes Water Trl.

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