Old Maps of Thornapple Township, Michigan for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 34 historic maps of Thornapple Township. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
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These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Thornapple Township's past.


Thornapple Township, MI maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Grand Rapids
    1914 Map of Grand Rapids
    1914 Grand Rapids
    1914 Print · USGS
    Grand Rapids and its southern townships are captured in detail just before the Great War, showing a landscape defined by river industry and rail lines. Local historians can trace early settlements and schools such as Kelloggsville and Red School, or locate family landmarks near Reeds Lake.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1918 Map of Lowell
    1918 Map of Lowell
    1918 Lowell
    1918 Print · USGS
    The Kent and Ionia county borderlands come into focus during the Great War era as a landscape of interconnected river valleys and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Fallassburg, the rail junctions at Elmdale, and dozens of local landmarks like the Little Brick School.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Grand Rapids
    1943 Map of Grand Rapids
    1943 Grand Rapids
    1943 Print · USGS
    Grand Rapids and its surrounding Kent County townships are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by river industry and rail expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of named rural schools like Sodom Sch, the County Farm, and early settlements like Byron Center.

  4. 1943 Map of Lowell, 1944 Print
    1943 Map of Lowell, 1944 Print
    1943 Lowell
    1944 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan river valleys and rural townships are captured here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can locate numerous namesake schoolhouses like Yerkes Sch and Cooke Sch, or trace the rail lines through Alto and Fallassburg.

  5. 1951 Map of Hastings, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Hastings, 1953 Print
    1951 Hastings
    1953 Print · USGS
    Hastings and the Thornapple River valley are captured here in the early fifties during a period of steady rural growth. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schools like Little Brick Sch and cemeteries such as Brush Ridge Cem or Jesuit Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Grand Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of burgeoning cities and new interstate highways. Trace family roots and regional growth in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and the glacial lake country around Gun Lake or Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Wayland
    1959 Map of Wayland
    1959 Wayland
    1959 Print · USGS
    Allegan and Barry counties at the end of the fifties show a landscape of thriving rail towns and lakeside summer retreats. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Bowens Mill, rural parish schools such as St Stanislaus Sch, and the numerous islands of Gun Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Grand Rapids
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a region shaped by major river systems and a robust rail network. Trace mid-century industrial growth and land use from Grand Rapids to the Fort Custer Military Reservation and Gun Lake.

  9. 1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Grand Rapids
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Southern Michigan is mapped here at a time of massive growth, showing the expanding urban footprints of Grand Rapids and Lansing. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Grand Trunk Western RR, find historic boundaries of the Fort Custer Military Reservation, or locate sporting camps around Gun Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Caledonia, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Caledonia, 1969 Print
    1967 Caledonia
    1969 Print · USGS
    The area around Caledonia and Dutton is documented in the late 1960s as suburban growth begins to meet the rural landscape. Trace the Penn Central rail line and locate community landmarks like Holy Corners, Gaines Sch, and Hanna Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1978 Map of Alto, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Alto, 1979 Print
    1978 Alto
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Grand Rapids in the late seventies, this area shows a landscape of river valleys and kettle lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Whitneyville, Alaska, and Alto, or locate rural landmarks like the Grange Hall and Merriman Cem.

  12. 1982 Map of Bowens Mill
    1982 Map of Bowens Mill
    1982 Bowens Mill
    1982 Print · USGS
    Allegan and Barry counties are shown in the early eighties as a mix of conservation lands and small rural settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Hooker Cemetery, Leighton Church, and the historic crossroads at Bowens Mill.

  13. 1982 Map of Middleville
    1982 Map of Middleville
    1982 Middleville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Middleville and Irving are captured in the early 1980s as the surrounding countryside transitioned into a major regional recreation hub. Local historians can trace family locations near Mount Hope Cem and Rutland Cem, or explore the shorelines of Hathaway Lake and Baker Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1984 Map of Grand Rapids
    1984 Map of Grand Rapids
    1984 Grand Rapids
    1984 Print · USGS
    West Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a thriving metropolitan core surrounded by expansive state recreation areas and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace developments around Grand Rapids, institutional landmarks like Grand Rapids Bible College, and the quiet reaches of Jordan Lake.

  15. 2011 Map of Bowens Mill, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bowens Mill, 2011 Print
    2011 Bowens Mill
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Barry and Allegan County borderlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by water and tradition. Researchers can locate several historic burial sites like Hooker Cemetery and Saints Cyril and Methodius' Catholic Cemetery or trace the Rabbit River as it winds past Bowens Mill.

  16. 2011 Map of Caledonia, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Caledonia, 2011 Print
    2011 Caledonia
    2011 Print · USGS
    Suburban development meets traditional Michigan communities in 2011, as the area expands around major transport and academic hubs. Researchers can locate family sites at Dutton Cemetery or trace the early footprint of Caledonia.

  17. 2011 Map of Middleville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Middleville, 2011 Print
    2011 Middleville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Middleville and the surrounding Barry County townships are documented here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the winding Thornapple River. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Bowerman Cemetery, and the old settlement of Irving.

  18. 2011 Map of Alto, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Alto, 2011 Print
    2011 Alto
    2011 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Grand Rapids in the early twenty-first century, this area shows a landscape of river-fed hamlets and quiet glacial lakes. Researchers can locate historic burial sites like Merriman Cemetery and trace the paths of the Thornapple River through Alaska and Labarge.

  19. 2014 Map of Caledonia, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Caledonia, 2014 Print
    2014 Caledonia
    2014 Print · USGS
    The southern outskirts of the Grand Rapids area come into focus in the mid-2010s, showing a blend of suburban expansion and rural heritage. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Saint Mary's Catholic Cem or Dutton Cem while exploring the crossroads of Holy Corners.

  20. 2014 Map of Bowens Mill, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bowens Mill, 2014 Print
    2014 Bowens Mill
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Allegan and Barry county border comes into focus in this modern survey of Michigan's lake-dotted interior. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cem or explore the shores of Gun Lake and Barlow Lake.

  21. 2014 Map of Alto, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Alto, 2014 Print
    2014 Alto
    2014 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Grand Rapids in the mid-2010s, this area shows a landscape defined by the Thornapple River and numerous glacial lakes. You can locate family history at sites like Whitneyville Cem and Alaska Memorial Cem or trace the early settlements of McCords and Alto.

  22. 2014 Map of Middleville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Middleville, 2014 Print
    2014 Middleville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Middleville and the surrounding Barry County townships are shown here as they appeared in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate several burial sites, such as the International Order of Odd Fellows Cem and Hill Cem, alongside the waters of Bassett Lake.

  23. 2017 Map of Middleville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Middleville, 2017 Print
    2017 Middleville
    2017 Print · USGS
    Barry County during the late 2010s reveals a landscape defined by the winding Thornapple River and a rich network of glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace family roots at the Mount Hope Cem or Bowerman Cem, while hikers can follow the N Country National Scenic Trail.

  24. 2017 Map of Bowens Mill, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bowens Mill, 2017 Print
    2017 Bowens Mill
    2017 Print · USGS
    Wayland and the surrounding wetlands of the Allegan and Barry county line are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hooker Cem and Robbins Cem or locate the site of Bowens Mill.

  25. 2017 Map of Alto, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Alto, 2017 Print
    2017 Alto
    2017 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Kent County is defined by the winding paths of the Thornapple River and Coldwater River as they moved through the late twentieth century. Researchers can locate several legacy burial grounds including Merriman Cem and Daniels Cem or trace the early settlement footprints of Whitneyville and Alaska.

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