1980s Maps of Benzie County, Michigan

1. 1983 Map of Beulah, 1984 Print

   

   1983 Beulah

   1984 Print · USGS

   Benzie County’s lake-studded landscape is captured here in the early eighties, from the dunes of Platte Bay to the village of Beulah. Genealogists and historians can trace the Ann Arbor RR line, locate the Platte River Sch, and find family landmarks like Marshall Road.

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4. 1983 Map of Empire, 1984 Print

   

   1983 Empire

   1984 Print · USGS

   The Leelanau shoreline comes into focus in the early eighties as the national lakeshore took its modern shape. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Maple Grove Cem and the Radar Station or follow the path of Otter Creek through the dunes.

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7. 1983 Map of Thompsonville, 1984 Print

   

   1983 Thompsonville

   1984 Print · USGS

   Benzie and Manistee counties meet in the early eighties at the junction of the Betsie River and the Pere Marquette State Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural communities of Thompsonville, Nessen City, and Wallin, along with family sites near Homestead Cem.

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10. 1983 Map of Burdickville, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Burdickville

    1984 Print · USGS

    Leelanau County's lake-rich landscape is captured here in the early eighties, centered on the community of Burdickville and the southern shores of Glen Lake. Researchers can trace rural cemeteries like Tobin Cem and Wilson Cem, alongside local landmarks like Glen Lake Sch.

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13. 1983 Map of Maple City, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Maple City

    1984 Print · USGS

    Leelanau County's rural heartland is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of dense state forests and scattered farmsteads. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous sites like St Rita Cem, Kasson Cem, and the settlement at Maple City.

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16. 1983 Map of Benzonia, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Benzonia

    1984 Print · USGS

    Benzie County’s rural interior is captured here in the early eighties, showing the agricultural grids and river valleys south of Crystal Lake. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Joyfield Cem or trace the path of the Betsie River and the Northern Michigan rail line.

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19. 1983 Map of Frankfort, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Frankfort

    1984 Print · USGS

    Coastal Benzie County in the early eighties shows the harbor towns of Frankfort and Elberta alongside a network of inland lakes. Researchers can trace the path of the Ann Arbor RR and locate local sites like Crystal Lake Cem and Point Betsie Lighthouse.

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22. 1983 Map of Platte River, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Platte River

    1984 Print · USGS

    Benzie County’s interior lakes and forests appear in detail during the early eighties, centered on the Platte River. Genealogists and local historians can locate Almira Ch, Brundage Cem, and the old site of Clarks Mill among the timberlands.

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25. 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.

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28. 1983 Map of Karlin, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Karlin

    1984 Print · USGS

    Northern Michigan’s forest and lake country is captured here during the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of four counties. You can trace family history at Karlin or locate rural landmarks like the De Lorme Cem, Grant Ch, and Pavlovic Corner.

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31. 1983 Map of Lake Ann, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Lake Ann

    1984 Print · USGS

    Benzie and Grand Traverse counties appear here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and state forests. Researchers can trace local lineage through Lake Ann Cem and Inland Corners or explore the grounds of the Interlochen Center for the Arts.

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34. 1983 Map of Elberta, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Elberta

    1984 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline of Benzie County is shown in detail during the early 1980s, from the harbor at Elberta to the dunes of Arcadia. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Gilmore Cem and rural gathering places such as Putney Corners and Blaine Ch.

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37. 1984 Map of Crystal Lake, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Crystal Lake

    1985 Print · USGS

    Coastal Benzie County in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by shifting dunes and deep glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the development of lakeside towns like Frankfort and Elberta, or locate landmarks such as the Point Betsie Lighthouse.

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40. 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.

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