Old Maps of Bronson Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 27 historic maps of Bronson Township. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Bronson Township, MI maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Fort Wayne
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana and its neighboring borderlands in Michigan and Ohio appear here during a peak era of rail and road expansion. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Nickel Plate Road and Wabash or locate lakeside landmarks like Lake Wawasee and Clear Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Fort Wayne
    1956 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the growing industrial hub of Fort Wayne. Researchers can trace the heavy rail lines of the New York Central and Pennsylvania alongside prominent water features like Lake Wawasee and the Maumee River.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1960 Map of Bronson North, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Bronson North, 1961 Print
    1960 Bronson North
    1961 Print · USGS
    Branch County townships were primarily rural and agricultural at the start of the sixties, shaped by the local creek systems and the railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Matteson Lake, York Cem, and Moore Sch.

  4. 1960 Map of Bronson South, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Bronson South, 1961 Print
    1960 Bronson South
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Indiana borderlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the rural landscape between the railroad at Bronson and the Indiana Toll Road. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Marys Cem, Greenfield Mills, and Hickory Corners Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Colon, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Colon, 1962 Print
    1961 Colon
    1962 Print · USGS
    St. Joseph County at the start of the 1960s reveals a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and small agricultural hubs. Researchers can trace family roots at Lakeside Cem, locate the Mennonite Ch, or follow the New York Central rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Burr Oak, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Burr Oak, 1962 Print
    1961 Burr Oak
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Indiana borderlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the agricultural and rail-oriented life of the region. Researchers can locate many family-history sites like Dutch Settlement Cem, Burr Oak, and the Fawn River Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Elkhart
    1985 Map of Elkhart
    1985 Elkhart
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Michigan borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing the industrial rail hubs and rural agricultural townships of the St. Joseph valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Elkhart, Goshen, and Three Rivers, or locate smaller communities like Middlebury and White Pigeon.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2011 Map of Bronson North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bronson North, 2011 Print
    2011 Bronson North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Bronson, Matteson, and other nearby areas

  9. 2011 Map of Burr Oak, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Burr Oak, 2011 Print
    2011 Burr Oak
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Fawn River, Burr Oak, and other nearby areas

  10. 2011 Map of Colon, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Colon, 2011 Print
    2011 Colon
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Colon, Matteson Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2011 Map of Bronson South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bronson South, 2011 Print
    2011 Bronson South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Bronson, Gilead, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Bronson North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bronson North, 2014 Print
    2014 Bronson North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Bronson, Matteson, and other nearby areas

  13. 2014 Map of Colon, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Colon, 2014 Print
    2014 Colon
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Colon, Matteson Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2014 Map of Burr Oak, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Burr Oak, 2014 Print
    2014 Burr Oak
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Fawn River, Burr Oak, and other nearby areas

  15. 2014 Map of Bronson South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bronson South, 2014 Print
    2014 Bronson South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Bronson, Gilead, and other nearby areas

  16. 2017 Map of Bronson North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bronson North, 2017 Print
    2017 Bronson North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Bronson, Matteson, and other nearby areas

  17. 2017 Map of Colon, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Colon, 2017 Print
    2017 Colon
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Colon, Matteson Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Bronson South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bronson South, 2017 Print
    2017 Bronson South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Bronson, Gilead, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Burr Oak, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Burr Oak, 2017 Print
    2017 Burr Oak
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Fawn River, Burr Oak, and other nearby areas

  20. 2019 Map of Bronson South, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Bronson South, 2019 Print
    2019 Bronson South
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Bronson, Gilead, and other nearby areas

  21. 2019 Map of Bronson North, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Bronson North, 2019 Print
    2019 Bronson North
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Bronson, Matteson, and other nearby areas

  22. 2019 Map of Colon, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Colon, 2019 Print
    2019 Colon
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Colon, Matteson Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of Burr Oak, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Burr Oak, 2019 Print
    2019 Burr Oak
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Bronson Township, including Fawn River, Burr Oak, and other nearby areas

  24. 2023 Map of Bronson North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bronson North, 2023 Print
    2023 Bronson North
    2023 Print · USGS
    Branch County's rural landscape between Sherwood and Bronson is captured here in this recent survey. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Matteson Cem and York Cem, or trace the shoreline developments around Matteson Lake.

  25. 2023 Map of Burr Oak, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Burr Oak, 2023 Print
    2023 Burr Oak
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Michigan and Indiana borderlands are captured here in recent years, showing a landscape defined by the Fawn River and Prairie River. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites, including the Dutch Settlement Cem, Freedom Cem, and Adams Cem.

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