Old Maps of Torch Lake Township, Michigan

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  1. 1954 Map of Central Lake, 1955 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Elk Rapids, 1958 Print
    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).
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Cheboygan
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 2011 Map of Elk Rapids, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Elk Rapids, 2011 Print
    2011 Elk Rapids
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Peninsula Township, Elk Rapids, and other nearby areas

  14. 2011 Map of Central Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Central Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Central Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Torch Lake, Central Lake, and other nearby areas

  15. 2011 Map of Central Lake OE W, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Central Lake OE W, 2011 Print
    2011 Central Lake OE W
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Peninsula Township, Grand Traverse County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Alden, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Alden, 2011 Print
    2011 Alden
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Kewadin, Alden, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of Central Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Central Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Central Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Torch Lake, Central Lake, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Central Lake OE W, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Central Lake OE W, 2014 Print
    2014 Central Lake OE W
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Peninsula Township, Grand Traverse County, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Alden, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Alden, 2014 Print
    2014 Alden
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Kewadin, Alden, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Elk Rapids, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Elk Rapids, 2014 Print
    2014 Elk Rapids
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Peninsula Township, Elk Rapids, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Central Lake OE W, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Central Lake OE W, 2017 Print
    2017 Central Lake OE W
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Peninsula Township, Grand Traverse County, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Elk Rapids, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Elk Rapids, 2017 Print
    2017 Elk Rapids
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Peninsula Township, Elk Rapids, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Alden, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Alden, 2017 Print
    2017 Alden
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Kewadin, Alden, and other nearby areas

  24. 2017 Map of Central Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Central Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Central Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Torch Lake, Central Lake, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Elk Rapids, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Elk Rapids, 2019 Print
    2019 Elk Rapids
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Torch Lake Township, including Peninsula Township, Elk Rapids, and other nearby areas

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