1970s Maps of Benzie County, Michigan

Explore 8 historic maps of Benzie County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Benzie County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Benzie County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Benzie County, MI maps

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  1. 1976 Map of Thompsonville NE
    1976 Map of Thompsonville NE
    1976 Thompsonville NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse County's lake-studded landscape is captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey just as these lakeside communities were evolving. You can trace the rural layouts of Lake Ann and Bendon or examine the shorelines of Long Lake and Green Lake.

  2. 1976 Map of Frankfort SE
    1976 Map of Frankfort SE
    1976 Frankfort SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the mid-seventies, this area of Benzie County preserved a classic northern Michigan landscape of winding waterways and village life. Researchers can trace the exact footprint of Benzonia and follow the natural curves of the Betsie River as they appeared decades ago.

  3. 1976 Map of Frankfort NW
    1976 Map of Frankfort NW
    1976 Frankfort NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and the deep basin of Crystal Lake are captured in this mid-seventies aerial study. Local historians can trace the harbor development at Frankfort and the smaller coastal settlement of Pilgrim.

  4. 1976 Map of Frankfort SW
    1976 Map of Frankfort SW
    1976 Frankfort SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Benzie County shoreline appears in sharp detail during the mid-seventies in this aerial survey. Local historians can trace the exact footprint of coastal settlements like Elberta and Watervale alongside the waters of Betsie Lake.

  5. 1976 Map of Thompsonville SW
    1976 Map of Thompsonville SW
    1976 Thompsonville SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's interior near the Benzie county line is seen in the mid-seventies through detailed aerial imagery. Trace the winding Betsie River as it passes near Thompsonville, Nessen City, and the rural settlement of Wallin.

  6. 1976 Map of Thompsonville NW
    1976 Map of Thompsonville NW
    1976 Thompsonville NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Benzie County, including Platte Township, Platte River, and other nearby areas

  7. 1976 Map of Thompsonville SE
    1976 Map of Thompsonville SE
    1976 Thompsonville SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse County is seen here during the mid-seventies, captured in a detailed aerial orthophoto that reveals the precise layout of the landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the Betsie River and locate the small settlement of Karlin.

  8. 1976 Map of Frankfort NE
    1976 Map of Frankfort NE
    1976 Frankfort NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Benzie County’s lake-studded shoreline is captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey of the Lake Michigan coast. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Honor and Beulah and see the 1976 property patterns around Platte Lake.

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