Old Maps of Chandler Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Chandler Township with 31 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 Chandler Township has changed over the decades.


Chandler Township, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Gaylord
    1954 Map of Gaylord
    1954 Gaylord
    1954 Print · USGS
    Otsego County's transition into a modern recreational and transit hub is evident in the mid-fifties, centered on the growing community of Gaylord. Genealogists and historians can locate several legacy sites, from Vanderbilt Cem to numerous rural schools like McCoy Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    1955 Cheboygan
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan in the mid-fifties is a landscape of dense timber and deep water, showing the region just as the road network began to modernize. Trace family roots in lakeside towns like St Ignace and Petoskey, or follow the historic tracks of the Pennsylvania RR and New York Central RR.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Wolverine, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Wolverine, 1958 Print
    1957 Wolverine
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's lake country is captured here during the late fifties, showing the rail-and-river geography of the Cheboygan area. Genealogists and historians can trace old community centers like Indian River, the Ohioville Sch, and the Wolverine Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Cheboygan
    1958 Map of Cheboygan
    1958 Cheboygan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and the surrounding Great Lakes islands are shown here in the late fifties, during the peak of the rail-and-ferry era. Trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR and explore lakeside settlements like St James, Petoskey, and Indian River.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Petoskey, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Petoskey, 1959 Print
    1958 Petoskey
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Emmet County in the late fifties is captured here through its growing resort towns and inland forest tracts. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through landmarks like Patons Corner, Morford Sch, and Curtis Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Boyne Falls, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Boyne Falls, 1963 Print
    1961 Boyne Falls
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s timber and ski country is shown here in the early sixties as the recreational economy began to reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots at St Augustine Cem, locate the old Schoolhouse, or follow the Pennsylvania rail line through Boyne Falls and Elmira.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1982 Map of Petoskey
    1982 Map of Petoskey
    1982 Petoskey
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep timber and vast inland lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Michigan Central and Detroit and Mackinac between Petoskey, Gaylord, and Wolverine.

  8. 1983 Map of Epsilon, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Epsilon, 1984 Print
    1983 Epsilon
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s timber and rural farmsteads are documented here in the early eighties as the landscape transitioned between state-managed forests and local settlements. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Elmwood Cem or trace the early paths of Bear Creek and Minnehaha Creek.

  9. 1986 Map of Thumb Lake
    1986 Map of Thumb Lake
    1986 Thumb Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    Charlevoix County’s wooded uplands and glacial lakes are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape shaped by both recreation and state forest management. You can trace an Old RR Grade through the hills or locate family landmarks like the Cem and Thumb Lake.

  10. 1986 Map of Wildwood
    1986 Map of Wildwood
    1986 Wildwood
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s timber and recreation lands are captured here during the mid-1980s. Genealogists and outdoorsmen can trace the settlement of Wildwood, find the CAMPGROUND at Weber Lake, or locate family sites near the Sturgeon River and Barhite Lake.

  11. 1986 Map of Vanderbilt
    1986 Map of Vanderbilt
    1986 Vanderbilt
    1986 Print · USGS
    The village of Vanderbilt and the surrounding timberlands of the Mackinaw State Forest are captured here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the village Cem, and explore the shores of Thumb Lake.

  12. 2011 Map of Thumb Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Thumb Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Thumb Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Charlevoix County’s uplands are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of high ridges and glacial lakes. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds including Chandler Cemetery and Howard Cemetery near Thunder Mountain.

  13. 2011 Map of Epsilon, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Epsilon, 2011 Print
    2011 Epsilon
    2011 Print · USGS
    Charlevoix County’s rural interior is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of family-named roads and winding creeks. Genealogists can trace local history at Curtis Cemetery or locate the small settlements of Epsilon and Springvale.

  14. 2011 Map of Vanderbilt, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Vanderbilt, 2011 Print
    2011 Vanderbilt
    2011 Print · USGS
    The village of Vanderbilt and the Watson Hills area are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate specific sites like the Vanderbilt Cemetery and Vanderbilt Post Office or trace the many watercourses including the West Branch Sturgeon River.

  15. 2011 Map of Wildwood, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wildwood, 2011 Print
    2011 Wildwood
    2011 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan woodlands and river valleys are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the landscape transitioned toward recreation. Researchers can trace family history at the Indian River Catholic Shrine Cemetery or explore the shores of Weber Lake and Silver Lake.

  16. 2014 Map of Thumb Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Thumb Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Thumb Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    In the highlands of Charlevoix County in the early twenty-first century, the headwaters of major river systems emerge from the glacial terrain. Family historians can locate Chandler Cem and Hudson Cem near landmarks like Thunder Mtn and Thumb Lake.

  17. 2014 Map of Epsilon, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Epsilon, 2014 Print
    2014 Epsilon
    2014 Print · USGS
    The highland country of Emmet and Charlevoix Counties is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the rural settlement of Epsilon. Researchers can trace the path of the N Country National Scenic Trail or locate family sites at Joy Valley Cem and Curtis Cem.

  18. 2014 Map of Vanderbilt, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Vanderbilt, 2014 Print
    2014 Vanderbilt
    2014 Print · USGS
    Corwith Township and the village of Vanderbilt are shown in this 2010s survey at the meeting point of three counties. Local historians can trace the community layout near Vanderbilt Cem or explore the water network of Thumb Lake and W Br Sturgeon River.

  19. 2014 Map of Wildwood, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wildwood, 2014 Print
    2014 Wildwood
    2014 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake-country character is preserved here just as the new millennium was unfolding. Genealogists and local historians can locate family-named landmarks like Boyer Hill Rd and Woods Homestead Rd or trace historic burials at Rondo Cem.

  20. 2017 Map of Vanderbilt, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Vanderbilt, 2017 Print
    2017 Vanderbilt
    2017 Print · USGS
    Vanderbilt and the surrounding high country of northern Michigan are shown here during a period of transition toward recreation and conservation. Researchers can trace the village layout, locate the Vanderbilt Cem, and follow the N Central State Trail past Thumb Lake and the Watson Hills.

  21. 2017 Map of Epsilon, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Epsilon, 2017 Print
    2017 Epsilon
    2017 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's rural interior comes into focus here during the early twenty-first century, showing the small settlement of Epsilon and the surrounding high country. Researchers can find family history at Curtis Cem and Joy Valley Cem or trace the headwaters of Minnehaha Cr.

  22. 2017 Map of Thumb Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Thumb Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Thumb Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Charlevoix County in the 2010s remains a landscape of high ridges and glacial lakes. Local historians and genealogists can pinpoint the locations of Chandler Cem and Howard Cem or trace the paths of Thunder Mtn and the N Br Boyne River.

  23. 2017 Map of Wildwood, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wildwood, 2017 Print
    2017 Wildwood
    2017 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Emmet, Cheboygan, and Charlevoix counties are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land via Woods Homestead Rd and locate resting places at Silver Lake Cem or Rondo Cem.

  24. 2019 Map of Epsilon, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Epsilon, 2019 Print
    2019 Epsilon
    2019 Print · USGS
    Emmet and Charlevoix counties meet in this 2019 survey of the northern Michigan uplands near Epsilon. Researchers can locate family landmarks at Curtis Cem and Joy Valley Cem or trace the drainage of N Br Spring Brook and Shatto Spring.

  25. 2019 Map of Thumb Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Thumb Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Thumb Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's highland lakes and river headwaters are captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like Chandler Cem or trace the paths of the N Country National Scenic Trail and Iron Belle Trail across Thunder Mtn.

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