Old Maps of Forest Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Forest 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 Forest Township has changed over the decades.


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.

  12. 2011 Map of Tower, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Tower, 2011 Print
    2011 Tower
    2011 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Tower in Cheboygan County is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered where the river and local roads meet. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Forest Lawn Cemetery and the Tower Post Office, or follow the winding course of Milligan Creek.

  13. 2011 Map of Lake Geneva, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lake Geneva, 2011 Print
    2011 Lake Geneva
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Canada Creek Ranch region of Michigan is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on its private club roads and lakeside developments. Researchers can trace the network of forest trails and locate landmarks like the Presque Isle North Lookout Tower and Lake Geneva.

  14. 2011 Map of Onaway, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Onaway, 2011 Print
    2011 Onaway
    2011 Print · USGS
    Onaway and its surrounding Presque Isle County hinterlands are shown here in the early twenty-first century, featuring a landscape defined by winding rivers and rural schools. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Allis Cemetery, Tomahawk School, and Saint Paul's Catholic Cemetery.

  15. 2011 Map of Silver Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Silver Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Silver Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's river systems and remote lakes are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace land access along Canada Creek Hwy or locate landmarks like the Black River Ranch Airport and Barber Bridge.

  16. 2014 Map of Onaway, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Onaway, 2014 Print
    2014 Onaway
    2014 Print · USGS
    Onaway and its surrounding Michigan forestlands are detailed in this 2010s survey, showing the town's evolution at the intersection of local highways. Researchers can locate family sites at Ellmwood Cem or Allis Cem and trace the winding paths of the Black River and Rainy River.

  17. 2014 Map of Silver Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Silver Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Silver Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s timber and recreation country is captured in the early twenty-first century as it spans the borders of three counties. Genealogists and outdoorsmen can trace remote landings and private camps near Silver Lake, Barber Bridge, and the Black River Ranch Airport.

  18. 2014 Map of Tower, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Tower, 2014 Print
    2014 Tower
    2014 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Tower and the winding Black River are shown here as they appeared in 2014. Researchers can locate Forest Lawn Cemetery and trace the waterways between Kleber Pond and Crockett Rapids.

  19. 2014 Map of Lake Geneva, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lake Geneva, 2014 Print
    2014 Lake Geneva
    2014 Print · USGS
    The northern Michigan woods near the Presque Isle and Montmorency border are documented here as they appeared in the early 21st century. Researchers can trace the developed trails of Canada Creek Ranch and locate secluded waters like Lake Geneva and Shoepac Lake.

  20. 2017 Map of Silver Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Silver Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Silver Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    The tri-county wilderness of Cheboygan, Otsego, and Montmorency counties is captured here in the late twenty-first century. Outdoorsmen and local historians can trace the High Country Pathway and the complex waterways of the Black River near Silver Lake and Barber Bridge.

  21. 2017 Map of Tower, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Tower, 2017 Print
    2017 Tower
    2017 Print · USGS
    Waverly Township and the surrounding Cheboygan County backcountry are shown here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace local history through the settlement of Tower, the grounds of Forest Lawn Cem, and water features like Kleber Pond and Crockett Rapids.

  22. 2017 Map of Onaway, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Onaway, 2017 Print
    2017 Onaway
    2017 Print · USGS
    Onaway and the surrounding Presque Isle County wetlands are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the N Eastern State Trail corridor and locate local landmarks like Elmwood Cem, Allis, and the Leo E. Goetz County Airport.

  23. 2017 Map of Lake Geneva, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lake Geneva, 2017 Print
    2017 Lake Geneva
    2017 Print · USGS
    The woodlands of Montmorency and Presque Isle Counties are seen here in the late twenty-tens, centered on the Canada Creek Ranch community. Local historians and hikers can trace intricate trail systems like the High Country Pathway or locate family landmarks around Lake Geneva and Shoepac Lake.

  24. 2019 Map of Silver Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Silver Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Silver Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan river country is captured here in the late twenty-tens, at the intersection of Cheboygan, Otsego, and Montmorency counties. You can trace the complex hydrology of the Black River system and find remote landmarks like Black River Ranch Airport and Barber Bridge.

  25. 2019 Map of Onaway, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Onaway, 2019 Print
    2019 Onaway
    2019 Print · USGS
    Onaway and the surrounding Presque Isle timberlands are shown in great detail during the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Elmwood Cem or Allis Cem and follow the routes of the Black River and N Eastern State Trail.

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