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Old Maps of Platte Township, Michigan

Explore 38 old maps of Platte 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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Platte 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1957 Map of Maple City, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Maple City, 1958 Print
    1957 Maple City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Leelanau County's lake-studded landscape is captured here in the late fifties, showing the interplay between forest and settlement. Researchers can trace family sites at St Joseph Cem & Ch, the North Unity Sch, and Port Oneida.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 1976 Map of Thompsonville NW
    1976 Map of Thompsonville NW
    1976 Thompsonville NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Platte Township, including Platte River, Almira Township, and other nearby areas
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 1983 Map of Burdickville, 1984 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1983 Map of Platte River, 1984 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 2011 Map of Empire, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Empire, 2011 Print
    2011 Empire
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Platte Township, including Empire, Glen Arbor Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2011 Map of Beulah, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Beulah, 2011 Print
    2011 Beulah
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Platte Township, including Benzonia, Beulah, and other nearby areas
  61. 2011 Map of Burdickville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Burdickville, 2011 Print
    2011 Burdickville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Platte Township, including Glen Arbor Township, Kasson Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2011 Map of Platte River, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Platte River, 2011 Print
    2011 Platte River
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Platte Township, including Inland Township, Almira Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 2014 Map of Beulah, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Beulah, 2014 Print
    2014 Beulah
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Platte Township, including Benzonia, Beulah, and other nearby areas
  70. 2014 Map of Empire, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Empire, 2014 Print
    2014 Empire
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Platte Township, including Empire, Glen Arbor Township, and other nearby areas
  73. 2014 Map of Platte River, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Platte River, 2014 Print
    2014 Platte River
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Platte Township, including Inland Township, Almira Township, and other nearby areas
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