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Old Maps of Battle Creek, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 29 historic maps of Battle Creek. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Battle Creek, MI maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Battle Creek
    1918 Map of Battle Creek
    1918 Battle Creek
    1918 Print · USGS
    The Battle Creek area thrived as a rail and industrial hub during the First World War. Genealogists can trace family footprints across rural schoolhouses like Little Brick School and settlements like Ceresco or Bellevue.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 1918 Map of Galesburg
    1918 Map of Galesburg
    1918 Galesburg
    1918 Print · USGS
    Kalamazoo and Barry Counties appear during the First World War, showing a landscape defined by the massive Camp Custer military reservation. Researchers can trace rural life through a network of dozens of one-room schoolhouses, the Michigan Central rail line, and summer colonies on Gull Lake.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1943 Map of Battle Creek
    1943 Map of Battle Creek
    1943 Battle Creek
    1943 Print · USGS
    Battle Creek and the surrounding Calhoun County countryside are shown during the early years of the Second World War. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of country schoolhouses like Cobblestone Sch and trace the Grand Trunk Railway through Bellevue and Ceresco.
  16. 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.
  19. 1944 Map of Galesburg
    1944 Map of Galesburg
    1944 Galesburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    During the height of World War II, this region was defined by the presence of Fort Custer and the busy Michigan Central rail corridor. Researchers can trace dozens of early rural schoolhouses like Toad Hollow Sch and Grey Sch alongside the sprawling waters of Gull Lake.
  22. 1947 Map of Augusta, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Augusta, 1955 Print
    1947 Augusta
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Kalamazoo and Calhoun county line was a hub of military and medical activity in the late 1940s. Researchers can trace the extensive grounds of the Fort Custer Military Reservation and locate local landmarks like the Veterans Hospital and Martin Sch.
  25. 1947 Map of Battle Creek, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Battle Creek, 1955 Print
    1947 Battle Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    Battle Creek and its surrounding townships thrive in this mid-century survey as a hub of industry, medicine, and education. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks like Holy Star Cem, School No 2, and the Sanitarium.
  28. 1947 Map of Galesburg, 1965 Print
    1947 Map of Galesburg, 1965 Print
    1947 Galesburg
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Kalamazoo and Barry County line comes alive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of lakeside retreats and growing military installations. Genealogists can trace family names at Stony Lake Cem or Bansfield Sch while exploring the pre-interstate corridors of Augusta and Galesburg.
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 1950 Map of Galesburg
    1950 Map of Galesburg
    1950 Galesburg
    1950 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Michigan at mid-century shows a landscape defined by the expansion of Fort Custer and the busy rail corridors of Galesburg. Researchers can trace old family schoolhouses like Hoover Sch and Toad Hollow Sch alongside the summer resorts of Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1950 Map of Battle Creek
    1950 Map of Battle Creek
    1950 Battle Creek
    1950 Print · USGS
    Battle Creek and its surrounding townships thrive in the early post-war years as a vital hub of Michigan industry and aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Cobblestone Sch and cemeteries such as Oak Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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.
  55. 1961 Map of Battle Creek, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Battle Creek, 1962 Print
    1961 Battle Creek
    1962 Print · USGS
    Battle Creek and its burgeoning suburbs are caught in a moment of significant mid-century growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace local institutions and family-named landmarks like Oak Hill Cemetery, Kimball Sanatorium, and Beadle Lake Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1961 Map of Augusta, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Augusta, 1962 Print
    1961 Augusta
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Kalamazoo River valley in the early 1960s reveals a unique intersection of military installations and small-town Michigan life. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Fort Custer Military Reservation and locate local landmarks like the Veterans Administration Hospital and Martin Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 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.
  67. 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.
  70. 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.
  73. 1998 Map of Augusta, 1999 Print
    1998 Map of Augusta, 1999 Print
    1998 Augusta
    1999 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek come alive in the late nineties, showcasing a unique mix of military legacies and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Fort Custer National Cemetery or locate the historic Martin Sch and Lawler Cem.
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