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Old Maps of Lake Township, Michigan

Explore 31 old maps of Lake Township, spanning from 1954 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Lake Township, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Manitowoc, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Manitowoc, 1968 Print
    1954 Manitowoc
    1968 Print · USGS
    Lake 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
  4. 1956 Map of Frankfort, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Frankfort, 1958 Print
    1956 Frankfort
    1958 Print · USGS
    The 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
  7. 1957 Map of Empire, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Empire, 1958 Print
    1957 Empire
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Leelanau Peninsula coast in the mid-fifties shows a rugged landscape of shifting sands and Cold War defense. Genealogists and historians can locate Maple Grove Cem, the sprawling Sleeping Bear Dunes, and the Empire Air Force Station.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Manitowoc
    1958 Map of Manitowoc
    1958 Manitowoc
    1958 Print · USGS
    Lake 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1983 Map of Beulah, 1984 Print
    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.
  22. 1983 Map of Empire, 1984 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1983 Map of Frankfort, 1984 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1984 Map of Crystal Lake, 1985 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1998 Map of Empire, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Empire, 2001 Print
    1998 Empire
    2001 Print · USGS
    Coastal Leelanau County is captured here at the close of the millennium, showing the established bounds of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Local historians can trace family sites near Maple Grove Cem, the village of Empire, and the high ridges of Shauger Hill.
  34. 2011 Map of Frankfort, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Frankfort, 2011 Print
    2011 Frankfort
    2011 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.
  37. 2011 Map of Frankfort OE W, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Frankfort OE W, 2011 Print
    2011 Frankfort OE W
    2011 Print · USGS
    Lake Michigan's eastern shoreline and its vital maritime landmarks are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Maritime historians and local researchers can trace the coastal layout around Crystallia and identify the positions of Point Betsie Light and the North Breakwater Lighthouse.
  40. 2011 Map of Empire, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Empire, 2011 Print
    2011 Empire
    2011 Print · USGS
    Coastal Leelanau County is documented here at the start of the 2010s, showing the village of Empire tucked between its inland lakes and the dunes. Researchers can trace local history through the Empire Catholic Cemetery or locate landmarks like The Sleeping Bear and Old Baldy Dune.
  43. 2011 Map of Beulah, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Beulah, 2011 Print
    2011 Beulah
    2011 Print · USGS
    Benzie 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.
  46. 2014 Map of Beulah, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Beulah, 2014 Print
    2014 Beulah
    2014 Print · USGS
    Benzie 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.
  49. 2014 Map of Frankfort OE W, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Frankfort OE W, 2014 Print
    2014 Frankfort OE W
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and the northern edge of Frankfort are captured here in the early 2010s. Trace the coastal developments near Pilgrim and the prominent landmark at Point Betsie, or follow local routes like Sylvan Rd.
  52. 2014 Map of Frankfort, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Frankfort, 2014 Print
    2014 Frankfort
    2014 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  55. 2014 Map of Empire, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Empire, 2014 Print
    2014 Empire
    2014 Print · USGS
    Empire and the surrounding dunes are captured in this mid-2010s survey, showing the village at the edge of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Maple Grove Cem, Empire Catholic Cem, and the winding Otter Creek.
  58. 2017 Map of Empire, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Empire, 2017 Print
    2017 Empire
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Leelanau County shoreline is captured here as the twenty-first century begins, centered on the village of Empire. Researchers can trace local burial sites like Maple Grove Cem and follow the Shore to Shore Trail through the dunes and forests.
  61. 2017 Map of Frankfort, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Frankfort, 2017 Print
    2017 Frankfort
    2017 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  64. 2017 Map of Frankfort OE W, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Frankfort OE W, 2017 Print
    2017 Frankfort OE W
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in Benzie County is captured here in the late 2010s, showcasing the narrow coastal strip of land west of Frankfort. Researchers can trace the layout of the Pilgrim settlement and the prominent landmark of Point Betsie along the waterfront.
  67. 2017 Map of Beulah, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Beulah, 2017 Print
    2017 Beulah
    2017 Print · USGS
    Benzie 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.
  70. 2019 Map of Beulah, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Beulah, 2019 Print
    2019 Beulah
    2019 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  73. 2019 Map of Empire, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Empire, 2019 Print
    2019 Empire
    2019 Print · USGS
    Coastal Michigan’s dramatic glacial landscape is captured here in the late 2010s, centered on the village of Empire and its surrounding dunes. Researchers can trace local heritage at Maple Grove Cem or follow the paths of the Empire Bluff Trail and Otter Creek.
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