Old Maps of Matteson Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Matteson 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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Matteson 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. 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

  5. 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

  6. 2011 Map of Bronson North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bronson North, 2011 Print
    2011 Bronson North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Branch County, Michigan, is shown here as a landscape of interconnected waterways and small settlements in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family history at Matteson Cemetery or York Cemetery and explore the shorelines of Matteson Lake and Palmitere Lake.

  7. 2011 Map of Colon, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Colon, 2011 Print
    2011 Colon
    2011 Print · USGS
    Early twenty-first-century Colon Township is defined by its deep connection to the Saint Joseph River and a chain of local lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Lakeside Cemetery, McAuley Cemetery, and the quiet settlements of Fairfax and Findley.

  8. 2014 Map of Bronson North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bronson North, 2014 Print
    2014 Bronson North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Bronson and Matteson are captured in this modern survey of Branch County's lake-strewn agricultural heartland. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint Matteson Cem, trace the course of Little Swan Cr, and locate family land near Matteson Lake.

  9. 2014 Map of Colon, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Colon, 2014 Print
    2014 Colon
    2014 Print · USGS
    Saint Joseph County is defined by its dense network of glacial lakes and the winding Saint Joseph River in this modern survey. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites like Lakeside Cem and Banta Cem near the town of Colon.

  10. 2017 Map of Bronson North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bronson North, 2017 Print
    2017 Bronson North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Branch County's lake country and the city of Bronson are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Matteson Cem and York Cem or trace the drainage of Swan Cr near Matteson Lake.

  11. 2017 Map of Colon, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Colon, 2017 Print
    2017 Colon
    2017 Print · USGS
    The village of Colon and its surrounding lake country are documented here in the late twenty-tens. Researchers can trace local heritage at Lakeside Cem, identify early routes like W M 86, and locate smaller settlements such as Fairfax and Findley.

  12. 2019 Map of Bronson North, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Bronson North, 2019 Print
    2019 Bronson North
    2019 Print · USGS
    Branch County's rural landscape is captured here in 2019, showcasing the northern outskirts of Bronson and its lake-dotted surroundings. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and locate burials at Matteson Cem and York Cem.

  13. 2019 Map of Colon, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Colon, 2019 Print
    2019 Colon
    2019 Print · USGS
    The village of Colon and its surrounding lake country are captured here in the late 2010s. Local researchers can trace family sites at Lakeside Cem and Findley Cem or explore the waterfronts of Sturgeon Lake and the Saint Joseph River.

  14. 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.

  15. 2023 Map of Colon, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Colon, 2023 Print
    2023 Colon
    2023 Print · USGS
    St. Joseph County and the surrounding lake country are shown here in modern detail, centered on the village of Colon. Researchers can trace local lineage through several burial grounds like McAuley Cem and Banta Cem or explore the shores of Sturgeon Lake.

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