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

Explore 20 historic maps of Detour 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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Detour Township, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Alpena, 1978 Print
    1954 Map of Alpena, 1978 Print
    1954 Alpena
    1978 Print · USGS
    The northern waters of Lake Huron meet the Ontario islands during the mid-1950s, a time of active coastal shipping and timber management. Genealogists and historians can trace the Detroit and Mackinac rail line through Alpena or locate rural landmarks like St. Catharine Ch and Forty Mile Point.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Sault Sainte Marie, 1979 Print
    1954 Map of Sault Sainte Marie, 1979 Print
    1954 Sault Sainte Marie
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Upper Peninsula and Ontario borderlands are captured here at the height of the mid-century era. Family historians can trace settlements like Grand Marais and Stalwart, while mapping the strategic grounds of Kincheloe AFB.
    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. 1956 Map of Sault Sainte Marie, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Sault Sainte Marie, 1964 Print
    1956 Sault Sainte Marie
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Upper Peninsula and the Canadian border meet in this mid-sixties survey of the bustling Soo Locks region. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Soo Line and locate lakeside communities from Grand Marais to Shelldrake.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Alpena
    1957 Map of Alpena
    1957 Alpena
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northeast Michigan and the islands of the North Channel are captured in the mid-1950s, showing the vital maritime and rail connections of the region. Researchers can trace the path of the Detroit and Mackinac RR or locate small settlements like Meldrum Bay and Lachine.

  6. 1957 Map of Sault Sainte Marie
    1957 Map of Sault Sainte Marie
    1957 Sault Sainte Marie
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and Ontario border come alive in this mid-century portrait of the eastern Lake Superior shoreline and the vital St. Marys River corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era settlements from Newberry to Detour, while locating military landmarks like Kinross Air Force Base.

  7. 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

  8. 1958 Map of Alpena
    1958 Map of Alpena
    1958 Alpena
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lake Huron and the Ontario islands are mapped here in the late fifties. You can trace the Detroit and Mackinac RR through Rogers City or locate remote outposts like Meldrum Bay and St. Vital church.

  9. 1958 Map of Sault Sainte Marie
    1958 Map of Sault Sainte Marie
    1958 Sault Sainte Marie
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern Upper Peninsula and the Canadian borderland appear here during the late fifties, a time of military growth and forest management. Researchers can locate vanished rail stops along the Soo Line, early sites like the Fiborn Quarry, and the sprawling Kinross Air Force Base.

  10. 1961 Map of Blind River, 1966 Print
    1961 Map of Blind River, 1966 Print
    1961 Blind River
    1966 Print · USGS
    The North Channel and Ontario shoreline are captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital link between coastal ports and the rugged interior. Trace the Canadian Pacific rail line through Thessalon and Massey, or locate landings on Drummond Island.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1964 Map of De Tour Village, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of De Tour Village, 1965 Print
    1964 De Tour Village
    1965 Print · USGS
    De Tour Village and the Saint Marys River shoreline are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the town's critical role in Great Lakes navigation. Genealogists and maritime historians can locate De Tour Lighthouse, Bob Hill Cem, and the old quarry near the water's edge.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1964 Map of Albany Island, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Albany Island, 1965 Print
    1964 Albany Island
    1965 Print · USGS
    The eastern Upper Peninsula shoreline meets the waters of Lake Huron in this mid-1960s survey of Chippewa County. Trace the wild coastal terrain of Munuscong State Forest and the protected waters of Albany Harbor and Big Trout Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1964 Map of Lime Island, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Lime Island, 1966 Print
    1964 Lime Island
    1966 Print · USGS
    The maritime borderlands between Michigan and Ontario come into focus in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the shoreline of De Tour Village and find local landmarks like Sacred Heart Cem and Lime Island.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1964 Map of Goetzville, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Goetzville, 1966 Print
    1964 Goetzville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Saint Marys River shoreline and the international border with Ontario are mapped here during the mid-sixties. Researchers can locate the Township Sch, St Stanislaus Ch, and the Old Railroad Grade running through the Gogomain Swamp.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1968 Map of Blind River
    1968 Map of Blind River
    1968 Blind River
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Channel coast and the North Woods of Ontario and Michigan are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Canadian Pacific rail line through Bruce Station, Thessalon, and Blind River.

  16. 1969 Map of Alpena
    1969 Map of Alpena
    1969 Alpena
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron coastline and the Manitoulin islands come alive in this mid-century survey of the Michigan-Ontario border. Genealogists and historians can trace the Detroit and Mackinac rail line through settlements like Lachine and Cathro, or locate the numerous island reservations including Obigewong Indian Reservation No 21.

  17. 1984 Map of Drummond, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Drummond, 1985 Print
    1984 Drummond
    1985 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula maritime life and the island geography of Chippewa County are captured here in the mid-eighties. Trace the roads through Maxton, locate the Quarry near the shore, or explore the inlets of Potagannissing Bay and Sturgeon Bay.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 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.

  19. 1984 Map of De Tour Village, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of De Tour Village, 1985 Print
    1984 De Tour Village
    1985 Print · USGS
    The eastern Upper Peninsula and Drummond Island are captured in the mid-1980s before modern development altered these remote shorelines. Genealogists and historians can trace the isolated settlements of De Tour Village and Johnswood or locate the historic De Tour Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1984 Map of Sault Ste. Marie South, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Sault Ste. Marie South, 1985 Print
    1984 Sault Ste. Marie South
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Upper Peninsula life in the 1980s is captured here, from the northern forests down to the northern shores of Lake Huron. Researchers can locate small lakeside communities like Dollar Settlement, trace the Soo Line Railroad, and find family sites near Pine Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available

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