Old Maps of Benton Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Benton Township, MI maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1957 Map of Cheboygan, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Cheboygan, 1958 Print
    1957 Cheboygan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Straits of Mackinac meet the northern Michigan timberlands in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by Great Lakes shipping and inland rail. Researchers can locate many local landmarks, from Cheboygan harbor to rural sites like School No 2 and Pine Hill Cem.
    3 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. 1958 Map of Grace, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Grace, 1959 Print
    1958 Grace
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern coast of Presque Isle County is captured in the late fifties as a landscape of dense state forests and quiet bay shores. Researchers can locate the Grace Cem, the Huron Beach Ch, and the small settlement at Greene.

  5. 1982 Map of Cordwood Point, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Cordwood Point, 1983 Print
    1982 Cordwood Point
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cheboygan County during the early eighties shows a landscape of protected timberlands and quiet bays. You can trace early trails and landmarks like Cordwood Trail, the Coast Guard Chapel, and the elevated vistas of High Banks.

  6. 1982 Map of Cheboygan, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Cheboygan, 1983 Print
    1982 Cheboygan
    1983 Print · USGS
    Cheboygan and the southern tip of Bois Blanc Island are captured here in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace the city’s residential grid and maritime infrastructure near Duncan Bay, locating the Pine Hill Cem and the Detroit & Mackinac rail line.

  7. 1982 Map of Aloha, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Aloha, 1983 Print
    1982 Aloha
    1983 Print · USGS
    Cheboygan County’s eastern shorelines and forest lands are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate Calvary Cem, the Black River Sch, and the lakeside community of Aloha before modern development.

  8. 1982 Map of Nilemile Point, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Nilemile Point, 1983 Print
    1982 Nilemile Point
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline comes into focus in the early eighties at the boundary of Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties. Researchers can trace the coastal geography of Benton and Bearinger townships, from Greene Creek to the Roadside Park at Ninemile Point.

  9. 1982 Map of Manning, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Manning, 1983 Print
    1982 Manning
    1983 Print · USGS
    Cheboygan County’s backcountry comes into focus in the early eighties, showing the transition from the Black River wetlands to the heights of Black Mountain. Researchers can locate the Black River Ch and trace old transportation routes like the northern Railroad Grade.

  10. 1984 Map of Cheboygan, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Cheboygan, 1985 Print
    1984 Cheboygan
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Straits of Mackinac and the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula are shown here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural crossroads from St Ignace to Cheboygan, including Riggsville and Levering.

  11. 2011 Map of Manning, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Manning, 2011 Print
    2011 Manning
    2011 Print · USGS
    Benton Township and the Cheboygan County interior are shown here during the early twenty-first century as a landscape of forest camps and winding riverways. Researchers can trace the layout of Manning, locate Hoffman's Black Mountain Aerodrome, or explore the shores of Black Lake at Doriva Beach.

  12. 2011 Map of Ninemile Point, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ninemile Point, 2011 Print
    2011 Ninemile Point
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron coastline near Cheboygan County appears in its contemporary state at the start of the 2010s. Maritime researchers and locals can trace the projection of Ninemile Point and follow the path of Bates Rd along the mouth of Greene Creek.

  13. 2011 Map of Cordwood Point, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cordwood Point, 2011 Print
    2011 Cordwood Point
    2011 Print · USGS
    Coastal Michigan at the edge of the Straits of Mackinac shows a landscape defined by maritime navigation and lakefront development. Researchers can trace landforms like High Banks and the critical Poe Reef Light alongside roads like Huron Trl.

  14. 2011 Map of Aloha, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Aloha, 2011 Print
    2011 Aloha
    2011 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of Mullett Lake and the winding Cheboygan River dominate this early 21st-century view of Cheboygan County. Local historians can trace family ties at Calvary Cemetery and Saint Francis Cemetery, or locate the small settlements of Aloha and Alverno.

  15. 2011 Map of Cheboygan, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cheboygan, 2011 Print
    2011 Cheboygan
    2011 Print · USGS
    Cheboygan's harbor and the surrounding Straits of Mackinac waters are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace maritime landmarks like the Bascule Bridge and Fourteen Foot Shoal Light, alongside local sites such as Pine Hill Cemetery.

  16. 2014 Map of Cordwood Point, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cordwood Point, 2014 Print
    2014 Cordwood Point
    2014 Print · USGS
    Coastal Michigan at the straits is captured in this 2014 survey, showing the interface of maritime channels and wooded shorelines. Researchers can trace local development around Cordwood Point and map the landscape near Poe Reef and Grass Lake.

  17. 2014 Map of Aloha, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Aloha, 2014 Print
    2014 Aloha
    2014 Print · USGS
    Cheboygan County’s shoreline and river junctions are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the area continued to develop around its famous waterways. Researchers can locate family sites near Aloha, Orchard Beach, and Saint Francis Cem.

  18. 2014 Map of Ninemile Point, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ninemile Point, 2014 Print
    2014 Ninemile Point
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline and the distinct projection of Ninemile Point are captured here in the early 21st century. Trace the coastal infrastructure along US-23 and the mouth of Greene Cr at the boundary of Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties.

  19. 2014 Map of Manning, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Manning, 2014 Print
    2014 Manning
    2014 Print · USGS
    Benton Township and the northern reaches of Black Lake are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads around Manning, locate Doriva Beach, and identify landmarks like Hoffman's Black Mountain Aerodrome.

  20. 2014 Map of Cheboygan, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cheboygan, 2014 Print
    2014 Cheboygan
    2014 Print · USGS
    Cheboygan and the Straits of Mackinac appear here in the mid-2010s, showcasing the intersection of river navigation and Great Lakes maritime life. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Pine Hill Cem, the Bascule Bridge, and the community at Pointe Aux Pins.

  21. 2017 Map of Cheboygan, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Cheboygan, 2017 Print
    2017 Cheboygan
    2017 Print · USGS
    Cheboygan and the southern reaches of Bois Blanc Island are captured here during the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the waterfront along Duncan Bay, locate Pine Hill Cem, and explore the island settlement of Pointe Aux Pins at the straits.

  22. 2017 Map of Ninemile Point, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ninemile Point, 2017 Print
    2017 Ninemile Point
    2017 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of Michigan's lower peninsula meets the open water in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the shoreline at Ninemile Point, follow the mouth of Greene Cr, and locate the remote path of Bates Rd.

  23. 2017 Map of Cordwood Point, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Cordwood Point, 2017 Print
    2017 Cordwood Point
    2017 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of Michigan's lower peninsula meets the Great Lakes in the late 2010s at the meeting of the Straits of Mackinac and Lake Huron. Trace the coastal development and maritime landmarks of the region, from the offshore Poe Reef to the quiet lanes of Grass Bay and Cordwood Point.

  24. 2017 Map of Aloha, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Aloha, 2017 Print
    2017 Aloha
    2017 Print · USGS
    Cheboygan County’s lakeside and river landscapes are meticulously detailed in the late 2010s. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Calvary Cem and Oak Hill Cem or trace the early paths of Aloha and Alverno near the Black River.

  25. 2017 Map of Manning, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Manning, 2017 Print
    2017 Manning
    2017 Print · USGS
    Benton Township and its surroundings are captured here in the late 2010s, showcasing a landscape of significant wetlands and protected forests. Researchers can trace the waterfront development at Doriva Beach, identify the rural site of Manning, and locate landmarks like Hoffman's Black Mountain Aerodrome.

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