Old Maps of Whitefish Township, Michigan

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  1. 1941 Map of Strongs, 1947 Print
    1941 Map of Strongs, 1947 Print
    1941 Strongs
    1947 Print · USGS
    Chippewa County in the early 1940s centers on the rail-side life of Strongs and the northern shore of Pendills Bay. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Jones School, the Demond Hill Fire Tower, and the early layout of Raco Field.

  2. 1951 Map of Vermilion SE
    1951 Map of Vermilion SE
    1951 Vermilion SE
    1951 Print · USGS
    The southern shore of Lake Superior in the early 1950s reveals a wild landscape of coastal wetlands and state timberlands. Researchers can trace the intricate shorelines of Weatherhogs Lake, the Cranberry Bogs, and the Whitefish Lake Superior State Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Shelldrake, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Shelldrake, 1955 Print
    1951 Shelldrake
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Michigan shoreline of Whitefish Bay comes alive in this early 1950s record of Chippewa County's timberlands. Researchers can trace the coastal outposts of Shelldrake and Paradise or follow the intricate windings of the Betsy River through the state forest.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Vermilion, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Vermilion, 1955 Print
    1951 Vermilion
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline near the Chippewa and Luce county line is captured in the early fifties, showing the isolated coastal settlement of Vermilion. Researchers can trace the wooded boundaries of the Whitefish State Forest and locate Browns Lake or the landmark Tower near the coast.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of McNearney Lake, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of McNearney Lake, 1955 Print
    1951 McNearney Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula shoreline meets the deep woods in the early fifties, showing the coastal transition from bay to forest. Researchers can trace the path of Lake Shore Drive or locate landmarks like the McNearney Lake Tower and Naomikong Island.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1951 Map of Sheephead Lake, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Sheephead Lake, 1955 Print
    1951 Sheephead Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's forest and wetland interior are documented in the early fifties during a period of state-managed land use. Trace remote sites like the Prison Camp, the Porcupine Inn, and the waters of Sheephead Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1951 Map of Emerson, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Emerson, 1955 Print
    1951 Emerson
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal life in Chippewa County flourished along the shores of Whitefish Bay in the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Paradise and Emerson, finding local landmarks such as the Whitefish Sch and Hiawatha Hunt Club.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1951 Map of Piatt Lake, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Piatt Lake, 1955 Print
    1951 Piatt Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and the Lake Superior coast are captured here in the early fifties. Local historians can trace the forestry network around Eckerman Lookout Tower or locate the shoreline camps near Tahquamenon Bay and Piatt Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1951 Map of Big Beaver Creek, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Big Beaver Creek, 1955 Print
    1951 Big Beaver Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and river systems are captured in the early fifties at the junction of three forests. Researchers can trace the logging history of the region via Cadillac Soo Camp 14, Buckhorn Lodge, and a Sawmill.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1951 Map of Whitefish Point, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Whitefish Point, 1955 Print
    1951 Whitefish Point
    1955 Print · USGS
    Whitefish Point at the start of the 1950s remained a critical outpost for Great Lakes mariners. Researchers can trace the coastal layout of the USCG Radio Sta and Fog Warning Sta and the early path of Whitefish Road through the Lake Superior State Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1951 Map of Timberlost, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Timberlost, 1955 Print
    1951 Timberlost
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula wilderness of the early fifties is defined here by the winding river and the early boundaries of Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Genealogists and local historians can trace isolated settlements and riverside outposts like Timberlost, Whitehorse Landing, and Bowers Lodge.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1951 Map of Strongs, 1958 Print
    1951 Map of Strongs, 1958 Print
    1951 Strongs
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Chippewa County is captured here in the early fifties, showing the interplay between Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay and the wooded interior. Genealogists and hikers can locate the Strong Sch, the Demond Hill Lookout Tower, and old camps like Mt. Misery Lodge.

  13. 1951 Map of Eckerman, 1958 Print
    1951 Map of Eckerman, 1958 Print
    1951 Eckerman
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, this portion of Chippewa County remained a landscape of remote sporting camps and timber interests tied to the rail line. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Hulbert Cem, Eckerman Corner, and the Cadillac Soo Camp 14.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1951 Map of Shelldrake, 1958 Print
    1951 Map of Shelldrake, 1958 Print
    1951 Shelldrake
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula coastline is captured in the early fifties, showing the isolated hunting clubs and small fishing outposts of the Whitefish Point area. Genealogists and researchers can trace old settlements like Shelldrake, Emerson, and the Chippewa Hunt Post.

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 1985 Map of Manistique Lake
    1985 Map of Manistique Lake
    1985 Manistique Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The eastern Upper Peninsula’s wilderness and rail-side villages are captured here in the mid-1980s, from the Soo Line corridor to the Lake Michigan shore. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life in Newberry, Engadine, and Seney, alongside industrial landmarks like the Calspar Quarry Pool.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1985 Map of Two Hearted River
    1985 Map of Two Hearted River
    1985 Two Hearted River
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior coast of the Upper Peninsula is shown here during the mid-1980s, stretching from the Sucker River to Whitefish Bay. Researchers can trace remote logging grades and find small settlements such as Deer Park, Emerson, and the notable Pine Stump Junction.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1985 Map of Sault Ste. Marie North
    1985 Map of Sault Ste. Marie North
    1985 Sault Ste. Marie North
    1985 Print · USGS
    The international waters of the Upper Peninsula take center stage in the mid-eighties as the shipping lanes connect the Great Lakes. Traces of early settlements and vital maritime infrastructure are visible at the Soo Locks, Sugar Island, and the remote Whitefish Point.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 2011 Map of Whitefish Point, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Whitefish Point, 2011 Print
    2011 Whitefish Point
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Whitefish Township, including Whitefish Point, Chippewa County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2011 Map of Whitefish Point OE S, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Whitefish Point OE S, 2011 Print
    2011 Whitefish Point OE S
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Whitefish Township, including Chippewa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  25. 2011 Map of Shelldrake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Shelldrake, 2011 Print
    2011 Shelldrake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Whitefish Township, including Paradise, Chippewa County, and other nearby areas

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