Old Maps of Moffatt Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Moffatt Township with 28 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Moffatt Township has changed over the decades.


Moffatt 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. 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

  3. 1968 Map of Sterling, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Sterling, 1971 Print
    1968 Sterling
    1971 Print · USGS
    Arenac County as it appeared in the late sixties reveals a landscape of working oil fields and small railway towns. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Alger and Sterling, locating landmarks like the Alger Cem and the Penn Central tracks.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1968 Map of Skidway Lake, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Skidway Lake, 1971 Print
    1968 Skidway Lake
    1971 Print · USGS
    In the late sixties, the Ogemaw County lakes region was a burgeoning center for recreation and industry. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade near Alger, locate the Clayton Oil and Gas Field, and find local landmarks like St Stephens Ch.

  5. 1968 Map of Sterling SW, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Sterling SW, 1971 Print
    1968 Sterling SW
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Gladwin County backcountry in the late sixties reveals a landscape of managed wetlands and forestry trails. Genealogists and outdoorsmen can locate specific landmarks like Bowmanville, the Lame Duck Truck Trail, and the curiously named Hard Luck.

  6. 1968 Map of Sterling NW, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Sterling NW, 1971 Print
    1968 Sterling NW
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's forested interior is captured in the late sixties, showing the intersection of Ogemaw, Gladwin, and Arenac counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Bourret Cem or locate the Gustafson Airport and the Penn Central rail line.

  7. 1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Houghton Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the Michigan heartland around Houghton Lake was a patchwork of state forest and growing lakeside resorts. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of communities like West Branch and Rose City alongside landmarks like Roscommon County Airfield.

  8. 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.

  9. 2011 Map of Sterling SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sterling SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Sterling SW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan during the early 2010s reveals a landscape of managed waterways and forestry trails. Local researchers can trace the roads around Bowmanville or explore the drainage of Wells Creek and Hard Luck.

  10. 2011 Map of Skidway Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Skidway Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Skidway Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Skidway Lake and the surrounding Mills Township lakelands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Local researchers can trace the developed grid around Skidway Lake and find points of interest like the Mills Cemetery and the Alger Post Office.

  11. 2011 Map of Sterling, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sterling, 2011 Print
    2011 Sterling
    2011 Print · USGS
    Arenac County's central townships are shown here in the early twenty-first century, balancing river-based recreation with active petroleum extraction. Genealogists and local historians can locate Alger Cemetery, Melita, and family-named landmarks near the Sterling Oil Field.

  12. 2011 Map of Sterling NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sterling NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Sterling NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County landscapes in the early twenty-first century reveal a rural network of high ridges and river headwaters. Researchers can locate the Bourret Cemetery, trace the course of the East Branch Tittabawassee River, and explore the settlement of Greenwood.

  13. 2014 Map of Sterling, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sterling, 2014 Print
    2014 Sterling
    2014 Print · USGS
    Arenac County's rural character is well-preserved in this modern survey of the region around Sterling and Melita. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through Alger Cem, Morres Junction, and the historic Saint George Ch along the Rifle River.

  14. 2014 Map of Sterling SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sterling SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Sterling SW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Gladwin and Arenac counties are shown here in the mid-2010s, defined by the complex water systems of the Molasses River. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roads like Bowmanville Rd to find the settlements of Bowmanville and Hard Luck.

  15. 2014 Map of Sterling NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sterling NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Sterling NW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan's glacial landscape and rural intersections are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Bourret Cem and the settlement at Greenwood, or follow the winding East Branch Tittabawassee River.

  16. 2014 Map of Skidway Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Skidway Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Skidway Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Skidway Lake and the surrounding Ogemaw County woodlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the residential growth around Skidway Lake or locate local landmarks like Mills Cem and the Moffatt Bridge along the Rifle River.

  17. 2017 Map of Sterling SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sterling SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Sterling SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Gladwin and Arenac counties come together in this remote 2010s landscape defined by the winding Molasses River and its managed wetlands. Researchers can trace forest access routes like Lame Duck Truck Trl and locate the settlement of Bowmanville.

  18. 2017 Map of Sterling NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sterling NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Sterling NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    The intersection of Ogemaw and Gladwin counties comes to life in the late 2010s, showing a landscape defined by glacial hills and river headwaters. Family historians and local researchers can locate Greenwood, the Bourret Cem, and the high points of Cook Hills.

  19. 2017 Map of Sterling, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sterling, 2017 Print
    2017 Sterling
    2017 Print · USGS
    Arenac County's rural landscape is captured here in the late twenty-teens, centered on the village of Sterling. Researchers can trace local lineage through Sterling Cem and Saint George Cem or explore the river system including Rifle River and Morres Junction.

  20. 2017 Map of Skidway Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Skidway Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Skidway Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Michigan lake country near the Ogemaw and Arenac county line is captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace families near Alger or Skidway Lake, locate the Mills Cem, and follow the Rifle River down to the Moffatt Bridge.

  21. 2019 Map of Sterling SW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Sterling SW, 2019 Print
    2019 Sterling SW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Gladwin and Arenac Counties appear here in the late twenty-teens, showing a landscape defined by forest trails and the Molasses River. Researchers can trace the routes of the Mosquito Alley Truck Trl and find the small community of Hard Luck.

  22. 2019 Map of Sterling NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Sterling NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Sterling NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw and Gladwin counties are mapped here in the late 2010s, showing a landscape defined by the West Branch Rifle River and the headwaters of the Tittabawassee. Researchers can locate the Bourret Cem and trace the rural road network connecting Greenwood to the West Branch Community Airport.

  23. 2019 Map of Sterling, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Sterling, 2019 Print
    2019 Sterling
    2019 Print · USGS
    Arenac County near the end of the 2010s shows a landscape of rural junctions and winding river tributaries. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Saint George Cem and trace the paths of the Rifle River and Wells Cr.

  24. 2019 Map of Skidway Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Skidway Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Skidway Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Skidway Lake and the winding Rifle River valley are captured here during a period of established lakeside settlement in Ogemaw County. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Mills Cem, the Moffatt Bridge crossing, and the village of Alger.

  25. 2023 Map of Sterling SW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Sterling SW, 2023 Print
    2023 Sterling SW
    2023 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's forested interior is captured here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by timber trails and wetlands. Local researchers can trace the roads around Bowmanville or navigate the namesake waters of the Molasses River and Bentley Marsh.

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