Old Maps of Benton Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Benton Township with 31 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 Benton Township has changed over the decades.


Benton Township, MI maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 1949 Map of Charlotte
    1949 Map of Charlotte
    1949 Charlotte
    1949 Print · USGS
    Eaton County enters the post-war era as a thriving rail hub where the Michigan Central and Grand Trunk lines meet. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural schoolhouses and family cemeteries, from Shaytown to the County Farm.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1965 Map of Eaton Rapids, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Eaton Rapids, 1967 Print
    1965 Eaton Rapids
    1967 Print · USGS
    Eaton County in the mid-1960s is depicted as a landscape of river-fed settlements and evolving transport networks. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Rose Hill Cemetery and Bentley Cem, or locate landmarks such as Kingsland and Petrieville.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1965 Map of Dimondale, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Dimondale, 1967 Print
    1965 Dimondale
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan's river towns and farming townships are captured here in the mid-sixties, just as the regional highway system was beginning to reshape the countryside. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Pray Cem, old schoolhouses such as Delta Center Sch, and the industrial path of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1980 Map of Needmore, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Needmore, 1981 Print
    1980 Needmore
    1981 Print · USGS
    Eaton County's rural townships and the outskirts of Grand Ledge are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Strange Cem, Oneida Center, and Needmore Ch along the winding Thornapple River.

  10. 1980 Map of Charlotte, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Charlotte, 1981 Print
    1980 Charlotte
    1981 Print · USGS
    Charlotte at the start of the 1980s was a bustling county seat anchored by the Grand Trunk Western railroad and a dense network of local schools. Researchers can trace mid-century civic growth through sites like the Fitch H Beach Airport, Maple Hill Cem, and the old Drive-in Theater.

  11. 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.

  12. 2011 Map of Needmore, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Needmore, 2011 Print
    2011 Needmore
    2011 Print · USGS
    Eaton County's rural townships and the southwestern fringes of Grand Ledge are mapped here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace ancestral roots at Needmore Cemetery and Pinch Cemetery or follow the waters of the Thornapple River.

  13. 2011 Map of Charlotte, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Charlotte, 2011 Print
    2011 Charlotte
    2011 Print · USGS
    Charlotte and its surrounding Eaton County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the regional center continued to expand. Genealogists and local historians can locate Millerburg Cemetery, the Eaton County Fairgrounds, and the junction at Five Points Corner.

  14. 2011 Map of Eaton Rapids, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Eaton Rapids, 2011 Print
    2011 Eaton Rapids
    2011 Print · USGS
    Eaton Rapids and the surrounding township appear at the start of the 2010s, defined by the convergence of the Grand River and Spring Brook. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at South Eaton Cemetery, Bentley Cemetery, or Rose Hill Cemetery.

  15. 2011 Map of Dimondale, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dimondale, 2011 Print
    2011 Dimondale
    2011 Print · USGS
    Greater Lansing and Eaton County are captured here in a period of modern expansion along the Grand River corridor. Researchers can locate several burial grounds including Pray Cemetery and West Windsor Cemetery, alongside the old Dimondale Post Office.

  16. 2014 Map of Dimondale, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Dimondale, 2014 Print
    2014 Dimondale
    2014 Print · USGS
    Lansing and its Eaton County neighbors are shown in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets established river towns. Trace local heritage at Delta Center Cem or follow the Grand River through Dimondale and Millett.

  17. 2014 Map of Eaton Rapids, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Eaton Rapids, 2014 Print
    2014 Eaton Rapids
    2014 Print · USGS
    The riverfront city of Eaton Rapids and the surrounding Eaton County townships are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local heritage through several burial grounds like Brickyard Cem and Rose Hill Cem, or locate family sites near Potterville and Kingsland.

  18. 2014 Map of Needmore, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Needmore, 2014 Print
    2014 Needmore
    2014 Print · USGS
    Eaton County's rural townships are captured in detail here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family roots through several local landmarks like Needmore Cem, Oneida Center, and the banks of the Thornapple River.

  19. 2014 Map of Charlotte, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Charlotte, 2014 Print
    2014 Charlotte
    2014 Print · USGS
    The city of Charlotte and the nearby town of Potterville are captured in the mid-2010s, showcasing a landscape where traditional agriculture meets modern infrastructure. Researchers can trace family sites at Maple Hill Cem, locate the historic Charlotte Station, or follow the winding path of the Thornapple River.

  20. 2017 Map of Eaton Rapids, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Eaton Rapids, 2017 Print
    2017 Eaton Rapids
    2017 Print · USGS
    Eaton County in the late 2010s shows a landscape of river-centered communities and rural crossroad settlements. Researchers can trace family sites near Rose Hill Cem or follow the paths of the Grand River and Thornapple River.

  21. 2017 Map of Dimondale, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Dimondale, 2017 Print
    2017 Dimondale
    2017 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Lansing and the rural reaches of Eaton County come into focus during this period of 21st-century growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the legacy of early families through the Pioneer Cemetery and Dimondale Cemetery.

  22. 2017 Map of Needmore, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Needmore, 2017 Print
    2017 Needmore
    2017 Print · USGS
    Eaton County's rural townships and river valleys are captured here in the late twenty-teens as the landscape remains defined by its agricultural grid. Family historians can locate several local burial sites like Needmore Cem, Strange Cem, and the Pinch Cem near the Thornapple River.

  23. 2017 Map of Charlotte, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Charlotte, 2017 Print
    2017 Charlotte
    2017 Print · USGS
    The city of Charlotte and the surrounding Eaton County countryside are detailed here during the mid-2010s. Local researchers can trace family plots at Maple Hill Cem or explore the drainage of Battle Cr and the Thornapple River.

  24. 2019 Map of Charlotte, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Charlotte, 2019 Print
    2019 Charlotte
    2019 Print · USGS
    Charlotte serves as a central Michigan hub in the late 2010s, showing a balance of municipal development and rural waterways. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like the Eaton County Courthouse, Maple Hill Cem, and Battle Cr.

  25. 2019 Map of Dimondale, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Dimondale, 2019 Print
    2019 Dimondale
    2019 Print · USGS
    The suburbs and rural townships southwest of Lansing are captured here at the end of the 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial grounds like Pioneer Cem and West Windsor Cem or trace the Grand River through Dimondale.

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