Old Maps of Athens Township, Michigan

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Athens Township, MI maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Union City
    1918 Map of Union City
    1918 Union City
    1918 Print · USGS
    Settled along the forks of the St. Joseph River during the First World War, this region shows a landscape of rail-connected towns and country schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Stanley Corners or find old homesteads near the German Lutheran Church and Mershon School.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1918 Map of Leonidas
    1918 Map of Leonidas
    1918 Leonidas
    1918 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the close of the Great War reveals a landscape of tight-knit farming townships connected by the GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RR. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous district schools and landmarks like Beard Church, Dutton Cemetery, and Kings Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Leonidas
    1944 Map of Leonidas
    1944 Leonidas
    1944 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties are shown here as the region's agricultural and rail networks reached their mid-century peak. Genealogists can trace family locations near dozens of named schools and landmarks like Dutton Cemetery, Kings Mill, and Beard Ch.

  4. 1947 Map of Union City, 1972 Print
    1947 Map of Union City, 1972 Print
    1947 Union City
    1972 Print · USGS
    The St. Joseph River valley in the late 1940s is shown here at its rural peak, shortly after the war. Family historians can trace ancestral sites through dozens of local landmarks like Morgan Cem, Cobblestone Sch, and Burlington Sta.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Leonidas, 1976 Print
    1947 Map of Leonidas, 1976 Print
    1947 Leonidas
    1976 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan rural life is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by small crossroads settlements and the family-run farms between them. Researchers can trace the exact locations of vanished country schools like Hull Sch and rural landmarks such as Kings Mill and Wakeshma Tabernacle.

  6. 1950 Map of Leonidas
    1950 Map of Leonidas
    1950 Leonidas
    1950 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan’s borderlands at mid-century are defined by the winding St Joseph River and a patchwork of rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Gilson Cem, Dutton Cem, and the numerous rural schools including Factoryville Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1950 Map of Union City
    1950 Map of Union City
    1950 Union City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Branch and Calhoun counties are captured here in the mid-century, showcasing a landscape of riverside towns and agricultural hamlets. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like Burr Oak Cem, Newton Ch, and the Burlington Sta rail stop.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Grand Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of burgeoning cities and new interstate highways. Trace family roots and regional growth in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and the glacial lake country around Gun Lake or Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Grand Rapids
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a region shaped by major river systems and a robust rail network. Trace mid-century industrial growth and land use from Grand Rapids to the Fort Custer Military Reservation and Gun Lake.

  10. 1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Grand Rapids
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Southern Michigan is mapped here at a time of massive growth, showing the expanding urban footprints of Grand Rapids and Lansing. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Grand Trunk Western RR, find historic boundaries of the Fort Custer Military Reservation, or locate sporting camps around Gun Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1982 Map of Leonidas
    1982 Map of Leonidas
    1982 Leonidas
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan farm country and river bottoms are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the village of Leonidas. Researchers can trace local lineages through Leonidas Cem or explore the site of Kings Mill and the Mission Ch.

  12. 1982 Map of East Leroy
    1982 Map of East Leroy
    1982 East Leroy
    1982 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape south of Battle Creek is detailed in the early eighties, showing a community defined by its township grids and natural drainage. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Mather Cem and Walker Cem or trace the path of the Old RR Grade.

  13. 1982 Map of Union City
    1982 Map of Union City
    1982 Union City
    1982 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the St Joseph and Coldwater Rivers defines this Branch County region in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Old Burg Cem and Riverside Cem or locate the old CONRAIL tracks through Sherwood.

  14. 1982 Map of Climax
    1982 Map of Climax
    1982 Climax
    1982 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties are captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of established farmsteads and rural townships. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like West Leroy Cemetery, Northside Cemetery, and the Wakeshma Church.

  15. 1982 Map of Kalamazoo, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Kalamazoo, 1983 Print
    1982 Kalamazoo
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Kalamazoo River valley in the early eighties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace the limits of Kalamazoo and Battle Creek or locate landmarks like Fort Custer National Cemetery and Gull Lake.

  16. 2011 Map of East Leroy, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of East Leroy, 2011 Print
    2011 East Leroy
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens Township, including Battle Creek, Burlington Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Climax, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Climax, 2011 Print
    2011 Climax
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens Township, including Battle Creek, Climax, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of Union City, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Union City, 2011 Print
    2011 Union City
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens Township, including Athens, Sherwood, and other nearby areas

  19. 2011 Map of Leonidas, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Leonidas, 2011 Print
    2011 Leonidas
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens Township, including Leonidas, Leonidas Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Union City, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Union City, 2014 Print
    2014 Union City
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens Township, including Athens, Sherwood, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Leonidas, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Leonidas, 2014 Print
    2014 Leonidas
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens Township, including Leonidas, Leonidas Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Climax, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Climax, 2014 Print
    2014 Climax
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens Township, including Battle Creek, Climax, and other nearby areas

  23. 2014 Map of East Leroy, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of East Leroy, 2014 Print
    2014 East Leroy
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens Township, including Battle Creek, Burlington Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2017 Map of Climax, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Climax, 2017 Print
    2017 Climax
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens Township, including Battle Creek, Climax, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Union City, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Union City, 2017 Print
    2017 Union City
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens Township, including Athens, Sherwood, and other nearby areas

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