Old Maps of Custer Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 31 historic maps of Custer Township. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Custer Township, 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 NE, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Mancelona NE, 1976 Print
    1975 Mancelona NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s agricultural and woodland patterns are captured in striking detail during the mid-seventies. Trace property boundaries and early building footprints across Mancelona and the nearby settlement of Antrim.

  5. 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.

  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. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 2011 Map of Bellaire, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bellaire, 2011 Print
    2011 Bellaire
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Bellaire, North Arms, and other nearby areas

  13. 2011 Map of Westwood, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Westwood, 2011 Print
    2011 Westwood
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Coldsprings Township, Rapid River Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2011 Map of Leetsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Leetsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Leetsville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Kalkaska, Rapid River Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2011 Map of Mancelona, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mancelona, 2011 Print
    2011 Mancelona
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Mancelona, Chestonia Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2014 Map of Leetsville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Leetsville, 2014 Print
    2014 Leetsville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Kalkaska, Rapid River Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of Bellaire, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bellaire, 2014 Print
    2014 Bellaire
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Bellaire, North Arms, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Mancelona, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mancelona, 2014 Print
    2014 Mancelona
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Mancelona, Chestonia Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Westwood, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Westwood, 2014 Print
    2014 Westwood
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Coldsprings Township, Rapid River Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Westwood, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Westwood, 2017 Print
    2017 Westwood
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Coldsprings Township, Rapid River Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Mancelona, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mancelona, 2017 Print
    2017 Mancelona
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Mancelona, Chestonia Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Bellaire, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bellaire, 2017 Print
    2017 Bellaire
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Bellaire, North Arms, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Leetsville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Leetsville, 2017 Print
    2017 Leetsville
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Kalkaska, Rapid River Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Bellaire, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Bellaire, 2019 Print
    2019 Bellaire
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Bellaire, North Arms, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Mancelona, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mancelona, 2019 Print
    2019 Mancelona
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Custer Township, including Mancelona, Chestonia Township, and other nearby areas

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