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Old Maps of Bedford Charter Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Bedford Charter Township with 40 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Bedford Charter Township has changed over the decades.

Bedford Charter Township, 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 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 1947 Map of Banfield, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Banfield, 1955 Print
    1947 Banfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    Barry County was a landscape of quiet glacial lakes and rural schoolhouses just after the war. You can trace the development of lakeside communities like Poplar Beach or locate family roots at Banfield Cem and the King Sch.
  19. 1947 Map of Bedford, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Bedford, 1955 Print
    1947 Bedford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The border of Barry and Calhoun counties in the late 1940s shows a landscape of small lakefront settlements and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Bethel Chapel, Ellis Cem, and the unique Checkered Sch.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 1961 Map of Banfield, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Banfield, 1962 Print
    1961 Banfield
    1962 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, this area of Michigan was a landscape of small crossroads and rural schools. You can trace the lineage of local education and community life at sites like Banfield Sch, King Sch, and Stony Lake Cem near the shores of Fine Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1961 Map of Bedford, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Bedford, 1962 Print
    1961 Bedford
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Barry and Calhoun county line in the early sixties shows a rural Michigan landscape defined by its glacial lakes and one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family roots at Bedford Cemetery or locate long-standing rural institutions like Bethel Chapel and Monroe Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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.
  58. 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.
  61. 2011 Map of Battle Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Battle Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Battle Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bedford Charter Township, including Battle Creek, Springfield, and other nearby areas
  64. 2011 Map of Bedford, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bedford, 2011 Print
    2011 Bedford
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bedford Charter Township, including Assyria, Johnstown Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 2011 Map of Augusta, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Augusta, 2011 Print
    2011 Augusta
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bedford Charter Township, including Battle Creek, Springfield, and other nearby areas
  70. 2011 Map of Banfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Banfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Banfield
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bedford Charter Township, including Johnstown Township, Barry Township, and other nearby areas
  73. 2014 Map of Banfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Banfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Banfield
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bedford Charter Township, including Johnstown Township, Barry Township, and other nearby areas
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