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Old Maps of East Lansing, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 35 historic maps of East Lansing. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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East Lansing, MI maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Mason, 1965 Print
    1909 Map of Mason, 1965 Print
    1909 Mason
    1965 Print · USGS
    Ingham County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the intersection of major rail lines and a dense network of one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Haslett, Dansville, and numerous family-named schools like Akers School or Kipp School.
  4. 1910 Map of Lansing, 1958 Print
    1910 Map of Lansing, 1958 Print
    1910 Lansing
    1958 Print · USGS
    The state capital and its surrounding agrarian townships are captured here during a period of significant growth at the start of the 1910s. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family farms and local landmarks including Dolly Varden School, Grovenberg Church, and the Pere Marquette rail lines.
  7. 1911 Map of Mason
    1911 Map of Mason
    1911 Mason
    1911 Print · USGS
    Ingham County at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape of busy rail junctions and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of named country schools like White Dog School and Marble School, or locate ancestral property near Mason and Dansville.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1912 Map of Lansing
    1912 Map of Lansing
    1912 Lansing
    1912 Print · USGS
    Lansing and the surrounding townships are captured in 1912 as the region's rural character met the growing industrial city. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of country school sites like Dolly Varden School or settlements such as Dimondale and Canada Settlement.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1927 Map of De Witt
    1927 Map of De Witt
    1927 De Witt
    1927 Print · USGS
    Clinton County and its neighbors are captured here in the 1920s, showing a landscape of small farming townships and river-fed settlements. Researchers can trace dozens of rural school sites like Bengal Center School and local landmarks like Oak Ridge Cemetery or the Wilsey Church.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1928 Map of Laingsburg
    1928 Map of Laingsburg
    1928 Laingsburg
    1928 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the late twenties shows a landscape of busy rural school districts and multiple rail lines connecting the tri-county area. Local historians can trace family locations near Octagon Sch, Reed Church, and the tracks of the Michigan Electric Railway.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1944 Map of Laingsburg
    1944 Map of Laingsburg
    1944 Laingsburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan farm country and wetlands are captured here just after the war, centered on the rail hub of Laingsburg. Researchers can trace nineteenth-century school districts like Octagon Sch and find family plots at South Ovid Cem or Stilson Cem.
  22. 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Grand Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of burgeoning cities and new interstate highways. Trace family roots and regional growth in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and the glacial lake country around Gun Lake or Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Grand Rapids
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a region shaped by major river systems and a robust rail network. Trace mid-century industrial growth and land use from Grand Rapids to the Fort Custer Military Reservation and Gun Lake.
  28. 1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Grand Rapids
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Southern Michigan is mapped here at a time of massive growth, showing the expanding urban footprints of Grand Rapids and Lansing. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Grand Trunk Western RR, find historic boundaries of the Fort Custer Military Reservation, or locate sporting camps around Gun Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1965 Map of Lansing South, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Lansing South, 1967 Print
    1965 Lansing South
    1967 Print · USGS
    Greater Lansing is captured in a period of significant mid-century expansion along the Grand River and Red Cedar River corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in Mt Hope Cemetery or locate old neighborhood landmarks like St Mary Sch and the settlement of Millett.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1965 Map of Lansing North, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Lansing North, 1967 Print
    1965 Lansing North
    1967 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lansing and the rural DeWitt area come to life in this mid-sixties survey. Researchers can trace family history at St Joseph Cemetery, locate old schoolhouses like Brown Sch, and follow the New York Central Railroad corridor.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1970 Map of East Lansing, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of East Lansing, 1973 Print
    1970 East Lansing
    1973 Print · USGS
    The East Lansing area and surrounding townships are captured here in the early 1970s as suburban growth expanded eastward. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Michigan State University, Okemos Station, and the Leek Cems.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1972 Map of Bath, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Bath, 1974 Print
    1972 Bath
    1974 Print · USGS
    Clinton and Ingham counties are shown in the early seventies as residential growth began to meet the traditional marshlands and river valleys. Researchers can trace family sites at Pleasant Hill Cemetery or explore local landmarks like Davis Airport and the Amusement Park at Lake Lansing.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1983 Map of Lansing, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lansing, 1984 Print
    1983 Lansing
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lansing area and its surrounding river valleys are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Conrail or locate local landmarks like St Johns Ch and Greenwood Cem.
  46. 2011 Map of East Lansing, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of East Lansing, 2011 Print
    2011 East Lansing
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers East Lansing, including Lansing, Lansing Charter Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2011 Map of Bath, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bath, 2011 Print
    2011 Bath
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers East Lansing, including Victor Township, Olive Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2011 Map of Lansing North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lansing North, 2011 Print
    2011 Lansing North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers East Lansing, including Lansing, DeWitt, and other nearby areas
  55. 2011 Map of Lansing South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lansing South, 2011 Print
    2011 Lansing South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers East Lansing, including Lansing, Edgemont Park, and other nearby areas
  58. 2014 Map of East Lansing, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of East Lansing, 2014 Print
    2014 East Lansing
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers East Lansing, including Lansing, Lansing Charter Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2014 Map of Lansing South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lansing South, 2014 Print
    2014 Lansing South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers East Lansing, including Lansing, Edgemont Park, and other nearby areas
  64. 2014 Map of Bath, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bath, 2014 Print
    2014 Bath
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers East Lansing, including Victor Township, Olive Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 2014 Map of Lansing North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lansing North, 2014 Print
    2014 Lansing North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers East Lansing, including Lansing, DeWitt, and other nearby areas
  70. 2017 Map of Lansing South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lansing South, 2017 Print
    2017 Lansing South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers East Lansing, including Lansing, Edgemont Park, and other nearby areas
  73. 2017 Map of Bath, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bath, 2017 Print
    2017 Bath
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers East Lansing, including Victor Township, Olive Township, and other nearby areas
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