Old Maps of Whitefish Point, Whitefish Township for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Whitefish Point. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Whitefish Point.


Whitefish Point, Whitefish Township maps

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  1. 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

  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. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 2023 Map of Whitefish Point, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Whitefish Point, 2023 Print
    2023 Whitefish Point
    2023 Print · USGS
    Coastal Chippewa County is defined by its maritime exposure at this legendary point on Lake Superior. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the roads and landmarks of this remote peninsula, from Whispering Pines Cem to the tip of Whitefish Point.

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