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1980s Maps of Delta County, Michigan

Explore 47 historic maps of Delta County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 1980s, 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 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Delta County, MI maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Escanaba
    1982 Map of Escanaba
    1982 Escanaba
    1982 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timber and mining country come to life in this early 1980s survey of the lakefront and forest interior. Trace family roots and industrial history through settlements like Norway and Gladstone, or locate the Appleton Mine and Fernwood Cem near the rail lines.
  4. 1982 Map of Washington Island NE, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Washington Island NE, 1983 Print
    1982 Washington Island NE
    1983 Print · USGS
    The maritime frontier of Door County and Delta County is captured here in the early 1980s, documenting the remote outposts of the Green Bay entrance. Trace family roots at the Cem in Fairbanks or locate the historic Pottawatomie Light on Rock Island.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1983 Map of Gwinn
    1983 Map of Gwinn
    1983 Gwinn
    1983 Print · USGS
    The heart of Michigan's Marquette Iron Range is captured here during the 1980s, when mining and military operations defined the local landscape. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the tracks of the Chicago and North Western to the National Mine or the airman's life at K I Sawyer Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1983 Map of Manistique
    1983 Map of Manistique
    1983 Manistique
    1983 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of Lake Michigan and the Garden Peninsula appear here in the early eighties. Historians can trace the Soo Line rail corridor and explore coastal settlements like Nahma, Fayette, and the harbor town of Manistique.
  13. 1983 Map of Munising
    1983 Map of Munising
    1983 Munising
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula lakefront and deep timberlands are documented here in the early eighties, centered on the Munising harbor. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops along the Soo Line and remote outposts like Shingleton, Eben Junction, and Traunik.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1983 Map of Cooks, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Cooks, 1984 Print
    1983 Cooks
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the community of Cooks sat at the heart of Michigan's forested Upper Peninsula near the Soo Line tracks. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Cooks Cem or explore the woods near Ninemile Lake and Tighe Lake.
  19. 1983 Map of Steuben, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Steuben, 1984 Print
    1983 Steuben
    1984 Print · USGS
    The northern woods of Schoolcraft County are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the settlement of Steuben. Genealogists and historians can trace the historic Haywire Grade, find the Snowmobile Race Track, and locate old sites like Camp 83.
  22. 1983 Map of Hiram Point, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Hiram Point, 1984 Print
    1983 Hiram Point
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula’s southern shoreline comes into focus during the early eighties as timber roads and marshy lowlands define the local geography. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Garden Grade Road or locate specific coastal markers like Hiram Point and Little Harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1983 Map of Thunder Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Thunder Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Thunder Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Hiawatha National Forest wilderness is documented here in the early 1980s, showcasing the intricate hydrology of the Delta and Schoolcraft county line. Genealogists and historians can locate Richardsons Mill and the early boundaries of Palms Book State Park near the Big Spring.
  28. 1984 Map of Washington Island, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Washington Island, 1985 Print
    1984 Washington Island
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern Door County and the Manitou Islands are mapped here in the mid-1980s, detailing a maritime landscape of remote archipelagoes. Researchers can trace the layout of Washington or locate Rock Island State Park and the rugged shores of North Manitou Island.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1985 Map of Devils Corner
    1985 Map of Devils Corner
    1985 Devils Corner
    1985 Print · USGS
    The eastern shore of the Garden Peninsula is captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the remote woods of the Lake Superior State Forest. Researchers can locate seasonal camps and landmarks like Devils Corner, Gillnet Haven, and the Portage Bay State Campground.
  34. 1985 Map of Rock
    1985 Map of Rock
    1985 Rock
    1985 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timber country and rural settlements are documented in the mid-eighties along the Soo Line railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community around Rock, including the Rock Cem, Trombly, and the Old Finn Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1985 Map of Poplar Lake
    1985 Map of Poplar Lake
    1985 Poplar Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Masonville and the Hiawatha National Forest are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and old timber corridors. Trace local history along the Old RR Grade, the Bay De Noc/Grand Island Trail, and the secluded waters of Upper Eighteenmile Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1985 Map of Ensign
    1985 Map of Ensign
    1985 Ensign
    1985 Print · USGS
    Delta County's timberlands and marshes are documented here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of remote work sites and small settlements. Genealogists and researchers can locate Ogontz Cem, the Nahma Grade, and the small community of Ensign.
  43. 1985 Map of Ogontz
    1985 Map of Ogontz
    1985 Ogontz
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Delta County coastline along Big Bay De Noc is captured here during the mid-eighties, showing a remote stretch of the Hiawatha National Forest. Researchers can locate the settlement of Ogontz, trace the path of Martin Creek, or find natural landmarks like Little Lake Sixteen.
  46. 1985 Map of Chippewa Point
    1985 Map of Chippewa Point
    1985 Chippewa Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delta County is captured in the mid-1980s as the wilderness of the Hiawatha National Forest meets the water. Researchers can trace the rugged shoreline from Chippewa Point past Indian Town Lake to the isolated Round Island.
  49. 1985 Map of Rock SE
    1985 Map of Rock SE
    1985 Rock SE
    1985 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and river valleys are captured here in the mid-1980s, where national and state forests meet. Genealogists and historians can trace old logging and transit routes like the Old RR Grade and find remote sites such as Clearman Camp and Osier.
  52. 1985 Map of Trenary
    1985 Map of Trenary
    1985 Trenary
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula community of Trenary and its surrounding timberlands are captured here in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Trenary Cem, the Township Park School, and the nearby settlement of Winters.
  55. 1985 Map of Diffin
    1985 Map of Diffin
    1985 Diffin
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula timberlands are well-documented in the mid-eighties as they span the borders of Alger, Marquette, and Delta Counties. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade through the Escanaba River State Forest or locate the settlement at Diffin and nearby Gravel Pits.
  58. 1985 Map of Garden Corners
    1985 Map of Garden Corners
    1985 Garden Corners
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delta County in the mid-1980s shows a landscape defined by the Hiawatha National Forest and the waters of the Big Bay De Noc. Genealogists and historians can trace the local community through landmarks like Isabella, the Church of St Ann, and an Old RR Grade.
  61. 1985 Map of Waco Lake
    1985 Map of Waco Lake
    1985 Waco Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the central Upper Peninsula during the 1980s, this Delta County landscape reveals the deep imprint of the timber industry and outdoor recreation. Local historians can trace old logging routes like the Nahma Grade and Old RR Grade, or locate isolated outposts like Lakes Camp and the Petoskey Hunting Club.
  64. 1985 Map of Henderson Lakes
    1985 Map of Henderson Lakes
    1985 Henderson Lakes
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delta County in the mid-1980s shows a quiet stretch of Upper Peninsula shoreline where the forest meets the bay. Researchers can locate the South Ford River Cem and trace the paths of the Ford River and Bark River as they enter Lake Michigan.
  67. 1985 Map of Tie Lake
    1985 Map of Tie Lake
    1985 Tie Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Hiawatha National Forest in the mid-1980s reveals a vast network of glacial lakes and historic timber corridors. Trace the legacy of Upper Peninsula logging along the Old RR Grade and Nahma Grade, or explore the many shorelines of Tie Lake and McComb Lake.
  70. 1985 Map of Fairport
    1985 Map of Fairport
    1985 Fairport
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Garden Peninsula and its outlying islands come into focus during the mid-1980s, where the northern waters of Lake Michigan meet Green Bay. Maritime researchers can locate the Navigation Light at Summer Harbor or trace the boundaries of the Lake Superior State Forest across Poverty Island.
  73. 1985 Map of St. Jacques
    1985 Map of St. Jacques
    1985 St. Jacques
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Delta County comes alive in the mid-1980s as a landscape of timber and water within the Hiawatha National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Isabella Cem and the settlement of St Jacques near the winding Sturgeon River.
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