Old Maps of Dickinson County, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Dickinson County with 158 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 Dickinson County has changed over the decades.


Dickinson County, MI maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Sagola
    1899 Map of Sagola
    1899 Sagola
    1899 Print · USGS
    Iron and Dickinson counties were defined by the expansion of the rail-and-river economy in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Channing, Sagola, and Mansfield alongside the winding Michigamme River.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1939 Map of Pembine, 1941 Print
    1939 Map of Pembine, 1941 Print
    1939 Pembine
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Menominee River borderlands in the late thirties showcase a landscape of granite quarries, rail junctions, and river falls. Trace early settlements and infrastructure including Pembine, the Chalk Hill Dam, and the St Anthony Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1939 Map of Iron Mountain, 1963 Print
    1939 Map of Iron Mountain, 1963 Print
    1939 Iron Mountain
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Menominee River borderlands at the end of the 1930s show a landscape of hydroelectric power and deep-woods settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace rural school districts like Golden Rule Sch and early industrial sites such as the Henry Ford Dam.

  4. 1941 Map of Iron Mountain
    1941 Map of Iron Mountain
    1941 Iron Mountain
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Menominee River borderlands thrive with hydroelectric power and iron mining during the late thirties. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Woodlawn Cem or find early rural schoolhouses like Golden Rule Sch and Hauserman Sch.

  5. 1947 Map of Pembine
    1947 Map of Pembine
    1947 Pembine
    1947 Print · USGS
    Marinette County was a landscape of stone quarries and timber-line railroads just after World War II. Researchers can trace rural life through sites like Dixon Sch, the Reformatory Quarry, and the Mission Chapel near Kremlin.

  6. 1947 Map of Iron Mountain
    1947 Map of Iron Mountain
    1947 Iron Mountain
    1947 Print · USGS
    As the post-war industrial era took hold, this borderland map reveals a landscape of hydroelectric dams and iron-town settlements along the Menominee River. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural schoolhouses, including Golden Rule Sch and Roach Sch, and trace the path of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.

  7. 1954 Map of Iron Mountain, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Iron Mountain, 1964 Print
    1954 Iron Mountain
    1964 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan and Northeastern Wisconsin are shown in detail during the mid-fifties, when the logging and mining economies still moved by rail. Trace the rail lines of the Soo Line to remote stops like Koepenick Station or explore the Iron Range near Iron Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1955 Map of Ralph NW, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Ralph NW, 1956 Print
    1955 Ralph NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and river valleys are captured here in the mid-fifties at the Marquette and Dickinson county line. Trace the route of the Escanaba and Lake Superior railroad through the Sturgeon River State Forest and along the Ford River.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Ralph NE, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Ralph NE, 1956 Print
    1955 Ralph NE
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Dickinson and Marquette county line appears here in the mid-1950s, showing a remote landscape shaped by state forestry and river systems. Researchers can locate the Willit Run Landing Field and the Escanaba River Lookout Tower among the winding bends of the North Branch Ford River.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Norway, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Norway, 1957 Print
    1955 Norway
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Dickinson County was a landscape defined by its iron-mining heritage and the powerful Menominee River. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace inactive sites like Aragon Mine or find ancestors at St Anthony Cem and Norway Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Vulcan, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Vulcan, 1957 Print
    1955 Vulcan
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Dickinson County was a hub of Menominee Range iron mining and heavy rail activity. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of Vulcan and Loretto, or locate the specific footprints of the Loretta Mine and Appleton Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1955 Map of Norway, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Norway, 1957 Print
    1955 Norway
    1957 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula mining towns and state forests thrive in the mid-fifties as the rail-and-river economy transitions. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Aragon Mine, find the Norway Sch, and locate the St Anthony Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1955 Map of Randville, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Randville, 1957 Print
    1955 Randville
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Michigan-Wisconsin borderlands come alive in the mid-1950s as the rail-and-timber economy defines the landscape. Trace the Milwaukee Road through settlements like Randville and Merriman or locate early lakeside landmarks near Badwater Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1955 Map of Ralph, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Ralph, 1957 Print
    1955 Ralph
    1957 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timber and rail life come into focus in the mid-1950s around the Dickinson and Marquette county line. Researchers can trace the Escanaba and Lake Superior line to local hubs like Ralph and Stafford, or locate the Ralph Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1955 Map of Iron Mountain, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Iron Mountain, 1957 Print
    1955 Iron Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    Iron Mountain and Kingsford thrive as industrial hubs in the mid-fifties, shaped by deep-shaft mining and the Menominee River. Genealogists can locate family homes near the American Martyrs Sch or trace the rail sidings serving the Trader Mine and Globe Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1955 Map of Channing, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Channing, 1957 Print
    1955 Channing
    1957 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timber and rail country come alive in the mid-1950s at the junction of two major rail lines. Genealogists can locate the Channing Cem and trace small settlements like Floodwood and Golden along the Michigamme River.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1956 Map of Sagola, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Sagola, 1957 Print
    1956 Sagola
    1957 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Sagola stands as a mid-century logging and rail crossroads in the Upper Peninsula. Trace the route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad through the Sturgeon River State Forest past Tobey Lake and the local Lookout Tower.

  19. 1956 Map of Foster City, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Foster City, 1957 Print
    1956 Foster City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northern Menominee County is seen here during the mid-fifties, dominated by timber management and rail transit. Genealogists can trace the early community at Foster City or locate family plots at the Waucedah Township Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1956 Map of Sagola, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Sagola, 1957 Print
    1956 Sagola
    1957 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timber and rail history converge in the mid-fifties at the junction of the Chicago and North Western Railway. Trace the footprints of logging and mining settlements at Channing, Mansfield Location, and the McMillan Camp.

  21. 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.

  22. 1957 Map of Northland, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Northland, 1958 Print
    1957 Northland
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula interior shows its mid-century character during the late 1950s, where rail lines still connected remote forest outposts. Trace the old rail stops at Northland and Alfred or locate the Alfred Lookout Tower and Education Camp near the Ford River.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 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.

  24. 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

  25. 1958 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Iron River, 1968 Print
    1958 Iron River
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula in the late fifties is captured here as a landscape of timber, iron, and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Mass Station or explore the coastlines of Lake Gogebic and Keweenaw Bay.
    3 unique versions available

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