1950s Maps of Delta County, Michigan

Explore 16 historic maps of Delta County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Delta County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Delta County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Delta County, MI maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Gladstone NW
    1950 Map of Gladstone NW
    1950 Gladstone NW
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula logging and rail landscape comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Escanaba River valley. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Larsons Camp and rural sites such as St Nicholas Sch and the hamlet of Cornell.

  2. 1954 Map of Escanaba, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Escanaba, 1967 Print
    1954 Escanaba
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and Door County shorelines meet here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital maritime and timber networks of the Great Lakes. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, old fire lookouts like the Stonington Fire Tower, and island settlements such as Washington Island.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Escanaba
    1957 Map of Escanaba
    1957 Escanaba
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and Door County shorelines meet in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of timber, iron, and maritime trade. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago & North Western RR through settlements like Hermansville or locate St Vitals Church and the Potawatome Indian Reservation.

  4. 1958 Map of Escanaba
    1958 Map of Escanaba
    1958 Escanaba
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lake Michigan maritime commerce and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Escanaba and Lake Superior or locate island settlements such as Detroit Harbor and Fish Creek.

  5. 1958 Map of Cooks, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Cooks, 1959 Print
    1958 Cooks
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula shoreline south of Manistique comes alive in the late fifties, showing a mix of timber forest and new beach settlements. Trace family sites at Cooks Cem, locate the Cooks Lookout Tower, and follow the Garden Trail through the woods.

  6. 1958 Map of Corner Lake, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Corner Lake, 1959 Print
    1958 Corner Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    In Michigan's Upper Peninsula during the late fifties, this wilderness terrain was a hub for forestry and seasonal camps within the Hiawatha National Forest. Researchers can locate the settlement of Steuben, trace the Railroad Grade, or identify isolated sites like Camp Twenty-six and the Petoskey Hunting Club.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Trenary, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Trenary, 1959 Print
    1958 Trenary
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula landscape around the village of Trenary is shown here during the late fifties, featuring the path of the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie rail line. Researchers can trace remote sites like Osier and Cyr or the network of lakes including Upper Eighteenmile Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Gladstone, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Gladstone, 1959 Print
    1958 Gladstone
    1959 Print · USGS
    Delta County's industrial and forest landscapes come alive in the late fifties, from the shores of the bay to the deep timberlands. Researchers can trace family roots at Perkins Cem, locate the old Newhall Sch, or map the Ore Docks at Escanaba.

  9. 1958 Map of Garden, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Garden, 1959 Print
    1958 Garden
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Garden Peninsula in the late fifties shows a landscape of timber towns and fishing harbors along the Big Bay de Noc. Researchers can trace historic family sites and early infrastructure from Vans Harbor to the St Lawrence Ch and Isabella rail stop.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1958 Map of Escanaba, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Escanaba, 1959 Print
    1958 Escanaba
    1959 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula maritime life and rail industry converge at the mouth of the Ford River during the late 1950s. Researchers can trace the waterfront legacy of Escanaba via the Sand Point Light, or locate inland family sites like Narenta and Holy Cross Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Peninsula Point, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Peninsula Point, 1959 Print
    1958 Peninsula Point
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Stonington Peninsula and its surrounding bays are captured here in the late fifties, during a period of quiet coastal life. Trace the isolated Stonington settlement, the southern Lighthouse at Peninsula Point, and the offshore hazards of Eleven Foot Shoal.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Rock, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Rock, 1959 Print
    1958 Rock
    1959 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and small rail-side settlements are captured here in the late fifties, just as forest management patterns were maturing. Researchers can trace family roots through locations like Rock, McFarland, and Hillview Cem along the Chicago and Northwestern line.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1958 Map of Fairport, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Fairport, 1959 Print
    1958 Fairport
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Garden Peninsula and its outlying islands are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by Great Lakes maritime life. Genealogists and researchers can locate St Peters Cem, the remote Poverty Island light, and the school at Mud Lake Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Steuben, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Steuben, 1959 Print
    1958 Steuben
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the central Upper Peninsula during the late fifties, this wilderness landscape shows the intersection of conservation and industry. Trace the remote settlement of Steuben, the Hiawatha (Station), and the fire-watching height of the Steuben Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Rapid River, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Rapid River, 1960 Print
    1958 Rapid River
    1960 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and shores meet in the late fifties along the dual bays of Lake Michigan. Researchers can trace family roots at Garth Cem and Lakewood Cem or locate old community hubs like Ensign and the Stonington Community Hall.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1958 Map of Marquette, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Marquette, 1968 Print
    1958 Marquette
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula’s central corridor is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as mining and timber industries thrived alongside new military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Soo Line Railroad through settlements like Gwinn, Turin, and Chatham.
    2 unique versions available

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