1980s Maps of Dickinson County, Michigan

Explore 16 historic maps of Dickinson 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 Dickinson County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Dickinson County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Dickinson 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.

  2. 1982 Map of Faithorn, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Faithorn, 1983 Print
    1982 Faithorn
    1983 Print · USGS
    This borderland region along the Menominee River was a junction of rail and river industry in the early 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can locate Hillcrest Cem, trace the Old Railroad Grade, and explore the settlement at Faithorn.

  3. 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

  4. 1986 Map of Waucedah
    1986 Map of Waucedah
    1986 Waucedah
    1986 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and river valleys define this area during the mid-1980s, where the Sturgeon River bisects the state forest. Local historians can trace the settlement at Waucedah, locate the village Cem, and follow the paths of Hamilton Creek and Lost Creek.

  5. 1986 Map of Alfred
    1986 Map of Alfred
    1986 Alfred
    1986 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's deep woodlands and river systems are documented here in the mid-1980s. Local history researchers can trace the course of the Ford River near the settlement of Alfred or locate remote water bodies like Marsh Lake and Hintz Lake.

  6. 1986 Map of Helps
    1986 Map of Helps
    1986 Helps
    1986 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and the quiet settlements of Helps and Faunus are captured here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and locate remote water bodies like Stephenson Lake.

  7. 1986 Map of Felch
    1986 Map of Felch
    1986 Felch
    1986 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timber and mining country are on full display in this mid-eighties survey of Dickinson County. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate long-standing settlements like Felch, Breen, and Finn Town.

  8. 1986 Map of Foster City
    1986 Map of Foster City
    1986 Foster City
    1986 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timber and river country is captured here in the mid-eighties, centered on the Sturgeon River valley. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade through Foster City and Hardwood or locate the local Cem and several Rock Quarry sites.

  9. 1986 Map of Carney Lake
    1986 Map of Carney Lake
    1986 Carney Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula mining and forest management define this 1980s Dickinson County landscape. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Mine Dump alongside quiet recreation spots like Carney Lake and the Metropolitan settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1986 Map of Northland
    1986 Map of Northland
    1986 Northland
    1986 Print · USGS
    The woodlands of Marquette County are captured in the mid-1980s as forestry and small settlements define the Upper Peninsula landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Northland townsite and its local Cem, or follow the winding Ford River and Escanaba River through the Escanaba River State Forest.

  11. 1986 Map of Northland NW
    1986 Map of Northland NW
    1986 Northland NW
    1986 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and river systems are documented in detail during the mid-1980s along the Marquette and Dickinson county line. Researchers can trace the winding paths of the West Branch Escanaba River and find remote sites like Camp Sanford Campground.

  12. 1986 Map of Ralph
    1986 Map of Ralph
    1986 Ralph
    1986 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and river forks come into focus in the 1980s as the state forest boundaries define the Dickinson County landscape. Researchers can locate the small settlement of Ralph, trace the road to Theodore, or find the Cem and Norway Lake County Park.

  13. 1986 Map of Ralph SW
    1986 Map of Ralph SW
    1986 Ralph SW
    1986 Print · USGS
    Dickinson County's timberlands and river systems are documented here during the mid-1980s, showcasing the industrial character of the Upper Peninsula. Researchers can locate specific sites such as a Mine, the waters of Sixmile Lake, and the remote Felch district.

  14. 1986 Map of Northland NE, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Northland NE, 1987 Print
    1986 Northland NE
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula interior comes into focus in the mid-1980s, centered on the junction of the Escanaba River and its West Branch. Trace timber-access trails through the Copper Country State Forest or find old landmarks like Landon Lake and the Gravel Pit.

  15. 1989 Map of Cunard
    1989 Map of Cunard
    1989 Cunard
    1989 Print · USGS
    Menominee County’s northern woods and waterways are captured here during the late 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named water features like Mullen Spring and Carlson Creek or locate the rural outposts of Cunard and Blom.

  16. 1989 Map of Iron River, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Iron River, 1990 Print
    1989 Iron River
    1990 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula mining and timber lands are documented here in the late 1980s, showcasing the region's industrial and natural interface. Researchers can trace the iron heritage through the Monongahela Mine and local junctions like Kelso Junction and Amasa.

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