Old Maps of Colfax Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 19 historic maps of Colfax Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Colfax Township, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Traverse City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s vast lakeshores and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail connections like the Detroit and Mackinac RR or find old communities such as Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids, and Prudenville.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Thompsonville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Thompsonville, 1958 Print
    1956 Thompsonville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's lake country thrived around mid-century rail hubs and cultural sites. You can trace the ANN ARBOR rail line through Thompsonville or locate the National Music Camp near Interlochen.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lower Michigan was a landscape of vast state forests and burgeoning lakeside retreats in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Ann Arbor RR and find established settlements from Elk Rapids to Houghton Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1983 Map of Thompsonville, 1984 Print
    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.

  7. 1983 Map of Traverse City, 1984 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1983 Map of Karlin, 1984 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    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.

  10. 2011 Map of Thompsonville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Thompsonville, 2011 Print
    2011 Thompsonville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax Township, including Thompsonville, Nessen City, and other nearby areas

  11. 2011 Map of Karlin, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Karlin, 2011 Print
    2011 Karlin
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax Township, including Green Lake Township, Grant Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Thompsonville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Thompsonville, 2014 Print
    2014 Thompsonville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax Township, including Thompsonville, Nessen City, and other nearby areas

  13. 2014 Map of Karlin, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Karlin, 2014 Print
    2014 Karlin
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax Township, including Green Lake Township, Grant Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Karlin, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Karlin, 2017 Print
    2017 Karlin
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax Township, including Green Lake Township, Grant Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2017 Map of Thompsonville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Thompsonville, 2017 Print
    2017 Thompsonville
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax Township, including Thompsonville, Nessen City, and other nearby areas

  16. 2019 Map of Thompsonville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Thompsonville, 2019 Print
    2019 Thompsonville
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax Township, including Thompsonville, Nessen City, and other nearby areas

  17. 2019 Map of Karlin, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Karlin, 2019 Print
    2019 Karlin
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax Township, including Green Lake Township, Grant Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2023 Map of Thompsonville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Thompsonville, 2023 Print
    2023 Thompsonville
    2023 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan settlement and recreation come into focus in this recent survey. You can trace local genealogy through the Homestead Township Cem or explore the corridor of the Betsie Valley State Trail near Thompsonville.

  19. 2023 Map of Karlin, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Karlin, 2023 Print
    2023 Karlin
    2023 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Grand Traverse and Benzie counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the landscape transitioned between its lakes and rural townships. Genealogists can locate family sites at De Lorme Cem and Nessen City, or trace the course of the Betsie River.

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