1980s Maps of Elk Rapids, Elk Rapids Township

Explore 3 historic maps of Elk Rapids 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Elk Rapids's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Elk Rapids, Elk Rapids Township maps

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  1. 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.
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  2. 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.

  3. 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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