1900s (20th Century) Maps of Forest Home Township, Michigan

1. 1954 Map of Central Lake, 1955 Print

   

   1954 Central Lake

   1955 Print · USGS

   Northern Antrim County in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding shores of Torch Lake and the inland Chain of Lakes. Local historians can trace the foundations of Central Lake and rural landmarks like the Greenwood Grange Sch or Antrim Cem.

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4. 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.

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7. 1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print

   

   1955 Cheboygan

   1964 Print · USGS

   Northern Michigan in the mid-fifties is a landscape of dense timber and deep water, showing the region just as the road network began to modernize. Trace family roots in lakeside towns like St Ignace and Petoskey, or follow the historic tracks of the Pennsylvania RR and New York Central RR.

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10. 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.

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13. 1957 Map of Elk Rapids, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Elk Rapids

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Grand Traverse Bay region and the Chain of Lakes are captured here during the late fifties, showing the area's intricate balance of water and rail. Researchers can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad through Rapid City and locate landmarks like the Lighthouse and Clam Lake Sch (Abandoned).

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16. 1958 Map of Cheboygan

    

    1958 Cheboygan

    1958 Print · USGS

    The tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and the surrounding Great Lakes islands are shown here in the late fifties, during the peak of the rail-and-ferry era. Trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR and explore lakeside settlements like St James, Petoskey, and Indian River.

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19. 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.

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22. 1961 Map of Boyne City, 1963 Print

    

    1961 Boyne City

    1963 Print · USGS

    Charlevoix and Antrim Counties are captured here in the early sixties, showing the transition between the glacial lake-country and the surrounding highland townships. Researchers can locate dozens of family-history landmarks like Vance Chapel, Calvary Cem, and the tracks of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 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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