Old Maps of Hudson Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Hudson Township with 30 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 Hudson Township has changed over the decades.


Hudson 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. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1975 Map of Gaylord SW, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Gaylord SW, 1976 Print
    1975 Gaylord SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Otsego County's transition from rural timberland to a regional hub is visible in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise development of the Gaylord townsite and the surrounding network of forest roads and clearings.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1986 Map of Gaylord
    1986 Map of Gaylord
    1986 Gaylord
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a growing hub at Gaylord surrounded by the vast Mackinaw State Forest. Researchers can trace old transportation routes along the Old Railroad Grade or locate family sites near Cem and Irontone Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Elmira
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's highland lake country is captured here in the mid-eighties, centered on the tri-county junction of Otsego, Antrim, and Charlevoix. Local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade near Elmira or locate family plots at the local Cem.

  11. 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.

  12. 2011 Map of Elmira, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Elmira, 2011 Print
    2011 Elmira
    2011 Print · USGS
    Elmira and its surrounding township are shown here during the early 21st century, revealing a landscape of glacial lakes and quiet rural crossroads. Researchers can locate family sites at Saint Thomas Cemetery or Hayes Cemetery and trace the shores of Lake Twentyseven.

  13. 2011 Map of Gaylord, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gaylord, 2011 Print
    2011 Gaylord
    2011 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's interior plateau is centered on the city of Gaylord during its twenty-first-century development. Researchers can trace the layout of local landmarks like the Otsego County Fairgrounds, Saint Marys Cemetery, and the Five Lakes cluster.

  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. 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.

  16. 2014 Map of Gaylord, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gaylord, 2014 Print
    2014 Gaylord
    2014 Print · USGS
    Gaylord and the surrounding Michigan lakelands are captured here during a period of sustained regional growth. Genealogists and local researchers can pinpoint historical burial sites like Saint Marys Cem or trace the drainage of the Sturgeon River and Mossback Cr.

  17. 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.

  18. 2014 Map of Elmira, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Elmira, 2014 Print
    2014 Elmira
    2014 Print · USGS
    Elmira and the surrounding townships in Antrim and Otsego Counties are shown here during the early twenty-first century. Local historians can trace the placement of Saint Thomas Cem and Hallock Cem, alongside glacial features like Lake Twentyseven and Losey Lake.

  19. 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.

  20. 2017 Map of Elmira, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Elmira, 2017 Print
    2017 Elmira
    2017 Print · USGS
    Elmira and the surrounding lake country of Otsego County are captured here in the late twenty-tens. Genealogists and local researchers can locate several historic burial grounds, including Saint Thomas Cem, Hallock Cem, and the waters of Lake Twentyseven.

  21. 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.

  22. 2017 Map of Gaylord, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Gaylord, 2017 Print
    2017 Gaylord
    2017 Print · USGS
    In Otsego County during the late twenty-teens, the city of Gaylord sits at the heart of a landscape defined by glacial lakes and the Sturgeon River headwaters. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Saint Marys Cemetery and the Gaylord Regional Airport.

  23. 2019 Map of Elmira, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Elmira, 2019 Print
    2019 Elmira
    2019 Print · USGS
    Elmira and the surrounding glacial lake country of Northern Michigan appear here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace local lineage at Saint Thomas Cem and Hayes Cem, or explore the shorelines of Lake Twentyseven and Martin Lake.

  24. 2019 Map of Gaylord, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Gaylord, 2019 Print
    2019 Gaylord
    2019 Print · USGS
    The northern Michigan city of Gaylord is shown here in the late 2010s as a growing hub of county government and aviation. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Fairview Cem, Sturgeon River, and the Otsego County Alpine Center.

  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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