Old Maps of Harrison, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Harrison with 11 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 Harrison has changed over the decades.


Harrison, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Traverse City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s vast lakeshores and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail connections like the Detroit and Mackinac RR or find old communities such as Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids, and Prudenville.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Harrison, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Harrison, 1958 Print
    1957 Harrison
    1958 Print · USGS
    Harrison and the Houghton Lake State Forest appear here in the late fifties, showcasing a region of timber, oil, and quiet lakeside settlements. Researchers can trace rural life through the Latter Day Saints Ch, Summerfield Cem, and the old Doty Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lower Michigan was a landscape of vast state forests and burgeoning lakeside retreats in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Ann Arbor RR and find established settlements from Elk Rapids to Houghton Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Houghton Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the Michigan heartland around Houghton Lake was a patchwork of state forest and growing lakeside resorts. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of communities like West Branch and Rose City alongside landmarks like Roscommon County Airfield.

  5. 1983 Map of Harrison, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Harrison, 1984 Print
    1983 Harrison
    1984 Print · USGS
    Harrison and its surrounding lake country are shown here in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape of dense forests and expanding residential developments. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous cemeteries like Maple Grove Cem and community landmarks such as the County Fairground and Budd Lake.

  6. 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Traverse City
    1990 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake-country and forest lands are captured in the late eighties as seasonal tourism and timber hubs expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Ann Arbor RR, the boundaries of Camp Grayling, and settlements like Elk Rapids and Manton.

  7. 2011 Map of Harrison, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Harrison, 2011 Print
    2011 Harrison
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Harrison, including Frost Township, Long Lake Heights, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Harrison, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Harrison, 2014 Print
    2014 Harrison
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Harrison, including Frost Township, Long Lake Heights, and other nearby areas

  9. 2017 Map of Harrison, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Harrison, 2017 Print
    2017 Harrison
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Harrison, including Frost Township, Long Lake Heights, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Harrison, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Harrison, 2019 Print
    2019 Harrison
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Harrison, including Frost Township, Long Lake Heights, and other nearby areas

  11. 2023 Map of Harrison, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Harrison, 2023 Print
    2023 Harrison
    2023 Print · USGS
    Harrison and the central Michigan lake country are captured here in recent years, showing the area's development around the water. Researchers can trace local lineage through several sites including Frost Township Cem, Greenwood Cem, and the historic Clare County Courthouse.

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