1950s Maps of Grayling Charter Township, Michigan

1. 1950 Map of Cote Dame Marie, 1953 Print

   

   1950 Cote Dame Marie

   1953 Print · USGS

   Mid-century northern Michigan comes to life in this study of the hills and forests west of Higgins Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like the Beaver Creek Cem, Beaver Creek Sch, and the unique early settlement at Tent City.

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4. 1950 Map of Lake Margrethe, 1953 Print

   

   1950 Lake Margrethe

   1953 Print · USGS

   Crawford County's military and natural landscapes intersect in the early fifties at Lake Margrethe. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Grayling and its Rifle Range, or locate family-named landings like McIntyre Landing and Collens Landing.

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7. 1950 Map of Grayling, 1973 Print

   

   1950 Grayling

   1973 Print · USGS

   Grayling is shown here at mid-century as a vital hub for conservation and military training in Crawford County. Researchers can trace the development of Camp Grayling and local landmarks like the State Fish Hatchery or Elmwood Cemetery.

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10. 1950 Map of Lovells, 1977 Print

    

    1950 Lovells

    1977 Print · USGS

    Crawford County and the Au Sable River valley are captured at mid-century, just as the region’s outdoor sporting culture was firmly established. Researchers can trace family sites at Lovells, locate the Lovells Cemetery, or explore the boundaries of Camp Grayling.

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13. 1950 Map of Roscommon North, 1978 Print

    

    1950 Roscommon North

    1978 Print · USGS

    Crawford and Roscommon Counties in the mid-century were defined by the deep woods of the National Forest and the waters of the Au Sable. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlers at Pioneer Cemetery or locate old industrial sites like the local Sawmill and Northern Block and Supply Company.

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16. 1951 Map of K P Lake

    

    1951 K P Lake

    1951 Print · USGS

    Crawford County's military and forest lands are captured here during the early fifties, showing the expansive training grounds of the Michigan National Guard. Researchers can trace the winding Au Sable River and locate remote landmarks like Camp Grayling, K P Lake, and Bear Lake.

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19. 1951 Map of Big Bradford Lake

    

    1951 Big Bradford Lake

    1951 Print · USGS

    Crawford County's vast timberlands and military tracts are frozen in time during the early fifties. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote settlements and early tourism at Forbush Corner, Maple Forest Cemetery, and the Bass Lake Cabins.

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22. 1951 Map of Lovells

    

    1951 Lovells

    1951 Print · USGS

    Crawford County's river-driven landscape is captured here in the early fifties, showing the area's growth as a sporting and military hub. Genealogists and historians can trace Lovells town sites like the Community Chapel and Lovells Cemetery alongside the North Branch Au Sable River.

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25. 1951 Map of Wakeley Lake

    

    1951 Wakeley Lake

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Au Sable River corridor in Crawford County is shown here in the early 1950s as a hub of military training and forestry. Researchers can trace the layout of the Camp Grayling Military Reservation, the Feldhauser School, and the remote river camp at Wildwood.

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28. 1951 Map of Grayling

    

    1951 Grayling

    1951 Print · USGS

    Crawford County at the start of the 1950s shows a landscape of vast state forests and critical military training grounds. You can trace the New York Central rail lines into Grayling or locate the State Fish Hatchery and Lumbermens Museum.

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31. 1951 Map of Roscommon North

    

    1951 Roscommon North

    1951 Print · USGS

    Crawford and Roscommon counties appear here in the early fifties, where the Au Sable River system shaped local life and recreation. Researchers can trace family roots at the Pioneer Cemetery or locate old forest landmarks like South Branch Ranch and Bell Top Lodge.

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34. 1951 Map of Pere Cheney

    

    1951 Pere Cheney

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Crawford County backcountry in the early fifties shows a landscape of remote rail sidings and emerging lakeside resorts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Rockefellers Cabins, the Cheney Cemetery, and the Beaver Creek School.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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