Old Maps of Benzonia Township, Michigan
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(32)- 1954 Map of Manitowoc, 1968 Print
1954 Manitowoc1968 Print · USGSLake Michigan served as a vital transit corridor in the mid-fifties, with car and auto ferries linking the industrial ports of Wisconsin to the Michigan timberlands. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace active ferry routes like the Ann Arbor Railway Car and Auto Ferry and locate early settlements from Brussels to Algoma.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Frankfort, 1958 Print
1956 Frankfort1958 Print · USGSThe Benzie County shoreline during the mid-fifties shows a landscape of established lakeside communities and changing rural infrastructure. Genealogists can locate family names at Crystal Lake Cem or trace vanished local landmarks like Lincoln Sch and Union Chapel.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Manitowoc
1958 Manitowoc1958 Print · USGSLake Michigan and its shorelines are shown in the late fifties when maritime transport defined the region. Researchers can trace the routes of the Ann Arbor Railroad Ferry or locate old settlements like St. Nazianz, Rostock, and Two Creeks. - 1976 Map of Frankfort SE
1976 Frankfort SE1976 Print · USGSIn 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. - 1976 Map of Frankfort NW
1976 Frankfort NW1976 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1976 Map of Frankfort SW
1976 Frankfort SW1976 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1976 Map of Frankfort NE
1976 Frankfort NE1976 Print · USGSBenzie 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. - 1983 Map of Beulah, 1984 Print
1983 Beulah1984 Print · USGSBenzie 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. - 1983 Map of Benzonia, 1984 Print
1983 Benzonia1984 Print · USGSBenzie 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.2 unique versions available - 1983 Map of Frankfort, 1984 Print
1983 Frankfort1984 Print · USGSCoastal 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.2 unique versions available - 1983 Map of Elberta, 1984 Print
1983 Elberta1984 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1984 Map of Crystal Lake, 1985 Print
1984 Crystal Lake1985 Print · USGSCoastal 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.2 unique versions available - 2011 Map of Frankfort, 2011 Print
2011 Frankfort2011 Print · USGSCoastal life in Benzie County is captured here at the start of the 2010s, showing the deep connection between Lake Michigan and the inland waters. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at the Crystal Lake Cemetery or explore established resort areas like Chimney Corners Resort and Crystalia. - 2011 Map of Beulah, 2011 Print
2011 Beulah2011 Print · USGSBenzie County’s lake-filled landscape is captured in the early twenty-first century as recreation and village life center around Beulah and Honor. Researchers can find Champion Hill Cemetery, the Cherry Bowl Drive-in Theater, and the shoreline of Crystal Lake. - 2011 Map of Benzonia, 2011 Print
2011 Benzonia2011 Print · USGSBenze County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of river valleys and rural townships. Trace local family history at the Benzonia Township Cemetery or explore the geography of Weldon and the banks of the Betsie River. - 2011 Map of Elberta, 2011 Print
2011 Elberta2011 Print · USGSThe Lake Michigan coast at the opening of the twenty-first century showcases the harbor towns of Elberta and Frankfort. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Gilmore Cemetery, Howard School, and the settlement of Watervale. - 2014 Map of Benzonia, 2014 Print
2014 Benzonia2014 Print · USGSThe villages of Benzonia and Beulah are captured here in the early twenty-first century as they border the Betsie River valley. Researchers can locate family sites near the Benzonia Township Cem or trace the development of Crystal Mountain by the Buck Hills. - 2014 Map of Beulah, 2014 Print
2014 Beulah2014 Print · USGSBenzie County’s lake country is detailed here during the early twenty-first century, showing the interface of federal parkland and local villages. Researchers can trace family sites near Benzonia or Beulah, and find landmarks like Champion Hill Cem or Edgewater. - 2014 Map of Frankfort, 2014 Print
2014 Frankfort2014 Print · USGSThe Lake Michigan coastline of Benzie County is showcased here in the mid-2010s, where the port towns of Frankfort and Elberta flank the waters of Betsie Lake. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Tank Hill, Crystal Lake Cem, and the specialized terrain of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. - 2014 Map of Elberta, 2014 Print
2014 Elberta2014 Print · USGSCoastal Benzie County and the northern edge of Manistee County are documented here in the mid-2010s, showing the settled shoreline and inland lakes. Researchers can locate Gilmore Township Cem, the airport at Frankfort, and the landing at Watervale. - 2017 Map of Frankfort, 2017 Print
2017 Frankfort2017 Print · USGSThe Lake Michigan shoreline of Benzie County comes alive in this modern survey of Frankfort and Elberta. Researchers can trace local heritage from the Crystal Lake Cem to the protected dunes of Sleeping Bear Dunes. - 2017 Map of Benzonia, 2017 Print
2017 Benzonia2017 Print · USGSBenzonia and its surrounding townships are shown here in the late 2010s as the landscape balances its village roots with growing recreation and conservation. Researchers can trace family history at the Benzonia Township Cem or follow the Betsie Valley State Trail through the valley of the Betsie River. - 2017 Map of Elberta, 2017 Print
2017 Elberta2017 Print · USGSThe Lake Michigan shoreline of Benzie County comes alive in this 2017 study of the ports and dunes between Frankfort and Arcadia. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial grounds at Gilmore Township Cem or Blaine Cem and explore the historic layout of Watervale. - 2017 Map of Beulah, 2017 Print
2017 Beulah2017 Print · USGSBenzie County’s lake-filled landscape is shown here in the late twenty-tens, from the shores of Crystal Lake to the protected dunes. Researchers can locate the village of Beulah, trace the winding Platte River, or find family records at Champion Hill Cem. - 2019 Map of Beulah, 2019 Print
2019 Beulah2019 Print · USGSThe Lake Michigan shoreline and inland waters of Benzie County are shown in detail as they appeared in 2019. Local historians can trace the streets of Benzonia and Honor, or locate Champion Hill Cem and the landmarks of Sleeping Bear Dunes.
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