Old Maps of Gibson Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 17 historic maps of Gibson Township. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Gibson Township, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Midland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan at the peak of the post-war era shows a landscape balancing industrial growth in Midland with the deep timberlands of the Manistee National Forest. Researchers can trace the legacy of the timber and rail era along the Pennsylvania RR or find family roots in river towns like Chesaning and Big Rapids.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Midland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the late fifties is captured here during a period of transition for its university towns and industrial hubs. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lines through old rail-stop towns like Breckenridge and Chesaning or locate property near the Muskegon River and Prairie Farm.

  3. 1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Midland
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Michigan comes alive in this survey of the central Lower Peninsula, from the streets of Grand Rapids to the Houghton Lake timberlands. Genealogists and rail fans can trace the Ann Arbor RR and Chesapeake and Ohio RR through towns like Big Rapids and Mount Pleasant.

  4. 1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Midland
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of growing manufacturing hubs and active resource extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Grand Trunk Western or locate family-named landmarks near Oil wells and the Muskegon River.

  5. 1967 Map of Mount Forest, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Mount Forest, 1969 Print
    1967 Mount Forest
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bay and Arenac counties appear here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by drainage canals and the regional oil industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Johnsfield and landmarks such as the Bethlehem Ch and Mount Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1969 Map of Bentley, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Bentley, 1972 Print
    1969 Bentley
    1972 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's timberlands and river valleys are captured here in the late sixties as the local economy balanced forestry and oil. Genealogists can locate family sites near Bentley, Rhodes, and the New Rhodes Cem, or trace the Old Railroad Grade through the forest.

  7. 1984 Map of Midland, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Midland, 1985 Print
    1984 Midland
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan's industrial and forest lands come into focus in the mid-eighties, centered on the growing hubs of Midland and Mount Pleasant. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail corridor through small towns like Rosebush and Edenville.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2011 Map of Bentley, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bentley, 2011 Print
    2011 Bentley
    2011 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County at the turn of the decade reveals a settled landscape of small communities and rural drainage systems. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites including Bentley Cemetery and New Rhodes Cemetery, alongside landmarks like the Rhodes Post Office.

  9. 2011 Map of Mount Forest, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mount Forest, 2011 Print
    2011 Mount Forest
    2011 Print · USGS
    Bay County settlements like Mount Forest and Nine Mile are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural family lands along Bentley Rd or follow the paths of Saganing Creek and the Budd Drain.

  10. 2014 Map of Mount Forest, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mount Forest, 2014 Print
    2014 Mount Forest
    2014 Print · USGS
    Mount Forest and the surrounding Bay County countryside are mapped here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of grid roads and managed waterways. Researchers can trace family homesteads along Bartlett Rd or locate the settlements of Mount Forest and Nine Mile.

  11. 2014 Map of Bentley, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bentley, 2014 Print
    2014 Bentley
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Gladwin and Bay County borderlands are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the small communities of Bentley and Rhodes. Family researchers can locate several burial sites including Hope Lutheran Cemetery and New Rhodes Cemetery.

  12. 2017 Map of Bentley, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bentley, 2017 Print
    2017 Bentley
    2017 Print · USGS
    Grim Township and the surrounding tri-county area are shown in detail as they appeared in 2017. Family historians can locate several local burial grounds including Bentley Cem and Hope Lutheran Cem alongside the waters of Saganing Cr.

  13. 2017 Map of Mount Forest, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mount Forest, 2017 Print
    2017 Mount Forest
    2017 Print · USGS
    Bay County's rural townships and the settlement of Mount Forest are documented here during the late twenty-tens. Genealogists can trace family land along the Saganing River or locate historic homesteads near Nine Mile and White Feather Cr.

  14. 2019 Map of Mount Forest, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mount Forest, 2019 Print
    2019 Mount Forest
    2019 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Bay and Arenac counties are captured here in the late 2010s, showing a grid of township roads and extensive drainage systems. Family-named routes and small settlements like Mount Forest and Nine Mile provide key touchpoints for local research.

  15. 2019 Map of Bentley, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Bentley, 2019 Print
    2019 Bentley
    2019 Print · USGS
    Gladwin and Bay Counties appear here in the late 2010s, showing a landscape defined by the Bentley Marsh and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family sites at Rhodes Cem, New Rhodes Cem, and the community of Bentley.

  16. 2023 Map of Bentley, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bentley, 2023 Print
    2023 Bentley
    2023 Print · USGS
    Gladwin and Bay counties are shown in this modern survey as a landscape of managed wetlands and quiet rural settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots at Rhodes Cem, Bentley Cem, or the Hope Lutheran Cem near Bentley Marsh.

  17. 2023 Map of Mount Forest, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Mount Forest, 2023 Print
    2023 Mount Forest
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Arenac and Bay County border comes alive in this recent survey of the rural Michigan landscape. Researchers can trace the sophisticated network of historical water management and local travel routes, from Mount Forest and Nine Mile to White Feather Creek.

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