Old Maps of Buchanan Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Buchanan Township with 30 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Buchanan Township has changed over the decades.


Buchanan Township, MI maps

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  1. 1927 Map of Niles
    1927 Map of Niles
    1927 Niles
    1927 Print · USGS
    Berrien County and the Michigan-Indiana borderlands are captured here during the late 1920s, showing a landscape of river-powered towns and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Ruggles Cem, Salem Ch, and Emmanuel Missionary College.

  2. 1930 Map of Niles
    1930 Map of Niles
    1930 Niles
    1930 Print · USGS
    Berrien County's rural heartland is captured here at the onset of the 1930s, showing the agricultural and riverine landscape before modern development. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Bedinger Sch and landmark sites such as Salem Ch or Pennellwood.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Niles
    1943 Map of Niles
    1943 Niles
    1943 Print · USGS
    The St. Joseph River valley in the early 1940s was a landscape defined by small townships and numerous rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Berrien Springs and Buchanan, locating family-named sites like Ruggles Cem and Kelsey Sch.

  4. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    The southern Lake Michigan shoreline was rapidly modernizing in the mid-fifties, balancing heavy industry with its famous academic centers. Researchers can trace the footprints of Notre Dame University or locate vanished sites like the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant and Meigs Field.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland and southern Great Lakes shoreline are captured here during the peak of mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the massive Gary Steel Works, the grounds of the University of Notre Dame, and the early paths of the Tri-State Tollway.

  6. 1970 Map of Baroda, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Baroda, 1973 Print
    1970 Baroda
    1973 Print · USGS
    Berrien County is captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape of small orchards and glacial lakes surrounding Baroda. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Ruggles Cem, Hickox Landing Strip, and the tracks of the C & O RR.

  7. 1971 Map of Galien, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Galien, 1973 Print
    1971 Galien
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Indiana borderlands come to life in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by the Galien River and rural townships. Trace the paths of the Penn Central railroad and find local landmarks like Oak Ridge Cemetery and Camp Madron.

  8. 1971 Map of Berrien Springs, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Berrien Springs, 1973 Print
    1971 Berrien Springs
    1973 Print · USGS
    Berrien County in the early 1970s is a landscape shaped by the winding St Joseph River and the growth of local institutions. Researchers can trace the layout of Andrews University, locate rural burial sites like Rose Hill Cemetery, and follow the Penn Central tracks through Eau Claire.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1971 Map of Niles West, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Niles West, 1973 Print
    1971 Niles West
    1973 Print · USGS
    Niles and Buchanan anchor this 1970s river valley landscape along the Michigan-Indiana border. Researchers can trace ancestral roots at Portage Prairie Ch or locate family plots in St Josephs Cem and Howe Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1983 Map of South Bend, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of South Bend, 1984 Print
    1983 South Bend
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Michigan borderlands come alive in this early 1980s overview of the Michiana region's industrial and academic hubs. Researchers can trace the rail networks of Conrail and the Grand Trunk Western alongside landmarks like the University of Notre Dame and Indiana Dunes State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2011 Map of Berrien Springs, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Berrien Springs, 2011 Print
    2011 Berrien Springs
    2011 Print · USGS
    Berrien County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape defined by the winding Saint-Joseph River and the educational hub of Berrien Springs. Genealogists and locals can locate several burial sites like Rose Hill Cemetery or trace the grounds of Andrews University.

  12. 2011 Map of Galien, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Galien, 2011 Print
    2011 Galien
    2011 Print · USGS
    Berrien County is captured in detail during the early 2000s, showing a landscape defined by the Galien River and a dense network of rural cemeteries. Genealogists can trace family names through sites like Stevens Farm Cemetery, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and the village of Galien.

  13. 2011 Map of Niles West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Niles West, 2011 Print
    2011 Niles West
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Indiana state line and the winding Saint Joseph River define this area during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace dozens of legacy landmarks, from Portage Prairie Cemetery and Bertrand to Fernwood Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve.

  14. 2011 Map of Baroda, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Baroda, 2011 Print
    2011 Baroda
    2011 Print · USGS
    Berrien County's rural heartland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring agricultural character of the region. Local researchers can locate family heritage sites like Hinman Cemetery and Colvin Cemetery or trace the course of the Saint Joseph River.

  15. 2014 Map of Berrien Springs, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Berrien Springs, 2014 Print
    2014 Berrien Springs
    2014 Print · USGS
    Berrien Springs and the Saint Joseph River valley are shown here in the early twenty-first century, anchored by the sprawling campus of Andrews Univ. Researchers can locate several historical burial grounds including Rose Hill Cem and Long Lake Cem, alongside rural settlements like Pennellwood and Eau Claire.

  16. 2014 Map of Galien, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Galien, 2014 Print
    2014 Galien
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Indiana state line comes into focus in this recent survey of Berrien County, showing the agricultural and lake-rich landscape south of Buchanan. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural settlements through Stevens Farm Cem, Hancock Airport, and the village of Galien.

  17. 2014 Map of Niles West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Niles West, 2014 Print
    2014 Niles West
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Indiana borderland comes alive in this modern survey of the Saint Joseph River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous burial sites like Portage Prairie Cem and the historic Father Allouez Grave Site.

  18. 2014 Map of Baroda, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Baroda, 2014 Print
    2014 Baroda
    2014 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Michigan's fruit belt is shown in the early 2010s, featuring the rural centers of Baroda and Glendora. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks like Hinman Cem, Del Hickcox Airport, and the headwaters of Hickory Cr.

  19. 2017 Map of Galien, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Galien, 2017 Print
    2017 Galien
    2017 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Michigan's rural landscape is captured here in the years following the turn of the millennium, showing the transition from the village of Galien toward Buchanan. Researchers can trace local lineage through several sites like Galien Cem and the Stevens Farm Cem, or follow the winding Galien River.

  20. 2017 Map of Baroda, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Baroda, 2017 Print
    2017 Baroda
    2017 Print · USGS
    Berrien County in the late twenty-first century remains a landscape of historic crossroads and glacial lakes. Researchers can trace family lineages through community sites like Ruggles Cem, the settlement at Glendora, or the waters of Singer Lake.

  21. 2017 Map of Niles West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Niles West, 2017 Print
    2017 Niles West
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Indiana borderlands come into focus in this recent study of the Saint Joseph River corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Portage Prairie Cem or visit the Father Allouez Grave Site near Bertrand.

  22. 2017 Map of Berrien Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Berrien Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Berrien Springs
    2017 Print · USGS
    Berrien Springs and Oronoko Charter Township are documented here during the late twenty-teens, where the Saint Joseph River shapes the local landscape. Researchers can trace family sites near Eau Claire Cem, Rose Hill Cem, and the Andrews Univ campus.

  23. 2019 Map of Berrien Springs, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Berrien Springs, 2019 Print
    2019 Berrien Springs
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Saint Joseph River valley near Berrien Springs is shown here in the late twenty-teens, dominated by the campus of Andrews University. Researchers can locate historic rural burial grounds like South Maple Grove Cem or trace the waterlines of Lake Chapin and O'Brien Lake.

  24. 2019 Map of Galien, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Galien, 2019 Print
    2019 Galien
    2019 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan meets the Indiana border in this 2019 survey of the Berrien County countryside. Genealogists can trace family names at Stevens Farm Cem and Dayton Cem, or locate landmarks like Hancock Airport and the village of Galien.

  25. 2019 Map of Baroda, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Baroda, 2019 Print
    2019 Baroda
    2019 Print · USGS
    Berrien County is captured in a detailed snapshot of its agricultural heartland and rural settlements. Genealogists can trace early families through numerous burial grounds like Oak Grove Cem and Glendora Cem or explore historic centers like Hinchman and Arden.

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