Old Maps of Jefferson Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Jefferson Township, MI maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Cassopolis, 1967 Print
    1945 Map of Cassopolis, 1967 Print
    1945 Cassopolis
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Michigan's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a dense network of country schools and family-named cemeteries. Genealogists can trace property roots near Barron Lake Cem, Crystal Springs Campground, and numerous landmarks like Morris Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Cassopolis
    1947 Map of Cassopolis
    1947 Cassopolis
    1947 Print · USGS
    Southwest Michigan's lake country is captured here just after the war, showing the busy rail-and-river hubs and rural townships. Researchers can locate dozens of neighborhood schoolhouses like Brooklyn Sch and country churches such as Smith Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Vandalia
    1948 Map of Vandalia
    1948 Vandalia
    1948 Print · USGS
    Cass County's lake-studded landscape is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a vibrant network of rural schoolhouses and lakeside retreats. Genealogists and local historians can trace early school districts like Allegheny Sch, locate the Moon Cem, and see the rail economy of Vandalia along the Grand Trunk.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1949 Map of Vandalia
    1949 Map of Vandalia
    1949 Vandalia
    1949 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, this pocket of Cass County was a hub of rural life and summer lakeside recreation. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Shavehead Cem or Chain Lake Ch, and trace old rail stops along the Grand Trunk.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    The southern Lake Michigan shoreline was rapidly modernizing in the mid-fifties, balancing heavy industry with its famous academic centers. Researchers can trace the footprints of Notre Dame University or locate vanished sites like the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant and Meigs Field.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland and southern Great Lakes shoreline are captured here during the peak of mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the massive Gary Steel Works, the grounds of the University of Notre Dame, and the early paths of the Tri-State Tollway.

  9. 1981 Map of Edwardsburg, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Edwardsburg, 1982 Print
    1981 Edwardsburg
    1982 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Michigan and Indiana border in the early 1980s, this area centers on the lake-dotted townships of Cass and St. Joseph counties. Researchers can find generational landmarks like the Jefferson Red Brick School, the Grand Trunk Western rail line, and Gods Half Acre Cemetery.

  10. 1981 Map of Adamsville, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Adamsville, 1982 Print
    1981 Adamsville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan and northern Indiana border life is captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape of quiet country crossroads and glacial lakes. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Five Points Cem, Bethel Ch, and the rural community of Kessington.

  11. 1981 Map of Dowagiac, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Dowagiac, 1982 Print
    1981 Dowagiac
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Michigan at the start of the eighties shows a landscape of established lakeside towns and rural colleges. Trace family sites near Dowagiac or Cassopolis, from the Southwestern Michigan College campus to Prospect Hill Cem.

  12. 1981 Map of Vandalia, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Vandalia, 1982 Print
    1981 Vandalia
    1982 Print · USGS
    Cass County prairie lands and lake shores are documented in the early eighties as rural life centered around the rail lines. Trace family sites at Moon Cem and Geneva Sch or locate the shoreline developments at Diamond Shores.

  13. 1983 Map of South Bend, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of South Bend, 1984 Print
    1983 South Bend
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Michigan borderlands come alive in this early 1980s overview of the Michiana region's industrial and academic hubs. Researchers can trace the rail networks of Conrail and the Grand Trunk Western alongside landmarks like the University of Notre Dame and Indiana Dunes State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 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

  15. 2011 Map of Vandalia, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Vandalia, 2011 Print
    2011 Vandalia
    2011 Print · USGS
    Cass County lake country in the early twenty-first century is defined by quiet lakeside resorts and historic crossroads. Researchers can trace family roots at Youngs Prairie Cemetery or Moon Cemetery and explore the legacy of Vandalia and Wakelee.

  16. 2011 Map of Dowagiac, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dowagiac, 2011 Print
    2011 Dowagiac
    2011 Print · USGS
    Cass County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape of small townships and family history centers between Dowagiac and Cassopolis. Genealogists can trace deep local roots through numerous sites like Riverside Cemetery, Brady Cemetery, and Van Riper Cemetery.

  17. 2011 Map of Adamsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Adamsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Adamsville
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Indiana borderlands appear here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by glacial lakes and agricultural persistence. Genealogists can trace family sites at Five Points Cemetery, Adamsville, and Mount Zion Cemetery.

  18. 2011 Map of Edwardsburg, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Edwardsburg, 2011 Print
    2011 Edwardsburg
    2011 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Indiana and Michigan come into focus in the early 21st century, showing the growth of Granger and Edwardsburg. Genealogists can trace several historic burial sites like Gods Half Acre Cemetery and Crawford Cemetery alongside landmarks like the Edwardsburg Post Office.

  19. 2014 Map of Adamsville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Adamsville, 2014 Print
    2014 Adamsville
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Indiana borderland comes into focus in this recent study of rural Cass County and Elkhart County. Genealogists can locate several family-named landmarks and burial sites like Five Points Cem, Adamsville, and Kessington Cem.

  20. 2014 Map of Vandalia, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Vandalia, 2014 Print
    2014 Vandalia
    2014 Print · USGS
    Cass County’s lake country and agricultural prairies are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Moon Cem and Oakdale Cem, or trace settlements from Wakelee down to Brownsville.

  21. 2014 Map of Dowagiac, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Dowagiac, 2014 Print
    2014 Dowagiac
    2014 Print · USGS
    Cassopolis and Dowagiac anchor this Cass County landscape in the early 2000s, showing the region's mix of lakeside residential growth and agricultural tradition. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites across the township, including Prospect Hill Cem and Riverside Cem.

  22. 2014 Map of Edwardsburg, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Edwardsburg, 2014 Print
    2014 Edwardsburg
    2014 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Michigan-Indiana border in the 2010s, this area centers on the lake-front communities near Edwardsburg. Researchers can trace local history through several distinct burial sites like Gods Half Acre Cem and Reams Norton Cem or follow the waters of Eagle Lake.

  23. 2017 Map of Dowagiac, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Dowagiac, 2017 Print
    2017 Dowagiac
    2017 Print · USGS
    Cass County in the modern era reveals a landscape of enduring small-town centers and glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace family names through several rural burial grounds, including Riverside Cem, Prospect Hill Cem, and Salisbury Cem.

  24. 2017 Map of Edwardsburg, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Edwardsburg, 2017 Print
    2017 Edwardsburg
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Indiana state line divides this lake-rich landscape in the late 2010s, where the communities of Edwardsburg and Adamsville sit among a dense network of glacial waters. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local burial grounds, including Gods Half Acre Cem and Rodgers Cem.

  25. 2017 Map of Vandalia, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Vandalia, 2017 Print
    2017 Vandalia
    2017 Print · USGS
    Cass County's lake country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established communities of Vandalia and Penn. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous burial sites like Youngs Prairie Cem and Moon Cem, or locate family property near Diamond Lake.

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