Old Maps of Royalton Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

1. 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.

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4. 1927 Map of Benton Harbor, 1964 Print

   

   1927 Benton Harbor

   1964 Print · USGS

   Benton Harbor and St. Joseph dominate the Lake Michigan shoreline in this late 1920s survey of Berrien County commerce and transit. Genealogists can locate dozens of rural schoolhouses like Bacon Sch and Hull Sch alongside local landmarks like the House of David.

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7. 1930 Map of Benton Harbor

   

   1930 Benton Harbor

   1930 Print · USGS

   Berrien County's lakefront and river valleys appear in high detail during the late Prohibition era. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Twelve Corners, Crystal Springs Cem, and the House of David.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print

    

    1958 Racine

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the late fifties was a study in contrasts between the industrial bustle of Kenosha and the quiet woods of the Allegan State Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the urban footprint of Evanston or locate strategic sites like Fort Sheridan and the Wind Point Light.

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25. 1962 Map of Racine

    

    1962 Racine

    1962 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the early sixties reveals a fascinating contrast between the dense industrial rail hubs of RACINE and CHICAGO and the forested dunes of Michigan. Local historians can trace military installations like Fort Sheridan or explore the numerous inland retreats around Paw Paw Lake and Sister Lakes.

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28. 1970 Map of Benton Harbor, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Benton Harbor

    1973 Print · USGS

    The twin cities of the Michigan shoreline are documented here during a period of mid-century growth and industrial rail activity. Researchers can trace the legacy of the House of David, locate old neighborhood landmarks like Calvin Britain Sch, or follow the winding St Joseph River to Kings Landing.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 2023 Map of Baroda, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Baroda

    2023 Print · USGS

    Berrien County agriculture is in full view on this modern survey of the Baroda area. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Glendora Cem, Hills Corners, and the small aviation history at Baroda Airport.

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40. 2023 Map of Benton Harbor, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Benton Harbor

    2023 Print · USGS

    The Twin Cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph sit at the mouth of the Saint Joseph River in this 2023 survey. Researchers can trace the layout of the urban core near the Berrien County Courthouse or locate family plots at Crystal Springs Cem and Morton Cem.

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