Old Maps of Afton, Ellis Township for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Afton. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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Afton, Ellis Township maps
(6)- 1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
1955 Cheboygan1964 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1957 Map of Tower, 1958 Print
1957 Tower1958 Print · USGSCheboygan County’s timberlands and rural junctions are captured here in the late fifties as the regional rail network still served the forest economy. Researchers can locate the Waverly Cem, abandoned schoolhouses, and old stops like Fingerboard Corner and Afton.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Cheboygan
1958 Cheboygan1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1982 Map of Petoskey
1982 Petoskey1982 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1986 Map of Afton
1986 Afton1986 Print · USGSCheboygan County woodlands and river valleys are captured here in the mid-eighties, centered on the Mackinaw State Forest. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade and locate old crossroads like Fingerboard Corner and the settlement of Afton.2 unique versions available - 2023 Map of Afton, 2023 Print
2023 Afton2023 Print · USGSThe settlement of Afton and the surrounding Cheboygan County backcountry are documented here in the early 2020s. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Walker Township Cem or follow the long-distance High Country Pathway Trl through the forests.
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