1900s (20th Century) Maps of Forest Township, Michigan

Explore 11 historic maps of Forest Township from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Forest Township, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Hetherton, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hetherton, 1956 Print
    1954 Hetherton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s sprawling timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of state forests and quiet lakes. Researchers can trace the rural infrastructure of Hetherton, the Metzger Sch, and remote landmarks like the Pigeon River Lookout Tower.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Atlanta, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Atlanta, 1956 Print
    1955 Atlanta
    1956 Print · USGS
    Montmorency County is mapped here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of state forests and quiet settlements before modern development. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Pleasant Valley Ch, Avery Cem, and the Edwards Sch (Abandoned).
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1957 Map of Tower, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Tower, 1958 Print
    1957 Tower
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cheboygan 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

  5. 1957 Map of Onaway, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Onaway, 1959 Print
    1957 Onaway
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's timber and rail country is captured here in the late fifties, centered on the community of Onaway. Genealogists and historians can trace the Detroit and Mackinac railroad line, find old schools like Vibber Sch, and locate family plots in North Allis Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  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. 1986 Map of Onaway
    1986 Map of Onaway
    1986 Onaway
    1986 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the northern Michigan community of Onaway sat at the edge of the sprawling Mackinaw State Forest. Researchers can trace the path of an Abandoned Railroad or locate local landmarks like Loon Lake and the Cem near the county line.

  9. 1986 Map of Silver Lake
    1986 Map of Silver Lake
    1986 Silver Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    The dense forests of Northern Michigan come alive in this mid-eighties survey of the tri-county border between Cheboygan, Otsego, and Montmorency. Trace the legacy of timber and transit along the Old Railroad Grade or explore the waters of Silver Lake and the Foch Lakes Flooding.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1986 Map of Tower
    1986 Map of Tower
    1986 Tower
    1986 Print · USGS
    Cheboygan County during the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of managed forests and river-driven settlements like Tower. Researchers can trace the legacy of northern Michigan transit and industry via the Old RR Grade and the Power House on Tower Pond.

  11. 1986 Map of Lake Geneva
    1986 Map of Lake Geneva
    1986 Lake Geneva
    1986 Print · USGS
    Montmorency County and the surrounding state forest lands are shown here in the mid-eighties as a pristine network of glacial lakes and managed timber. You can trace the boundaries of Canada Creek Ranch or locate campsites at Clear Lake State Park and Shoepac Lake.

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