Old Maps of Chester Township, Michigan

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Chester Township, MI maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1980 Map of Hoytville, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Hoytville, 1981 Print
    1980 Hoytville
    1981 Print · USGS
    The rural townships of Eaton County are captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing a landscape of family-named cemeteries and quiet crossroads. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Sunfield Cem, the Church of the Brethren, and the settlement of Hoytville.

  7. 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.

  8. 1980 Map of Chester, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Chester, 1981 Print
    1980 Chester
    1981 Print · USGS
    Eaton County's rural townships are shown in the late 1970s, featuring a landscape defined by small farming communities and the winding Thornapple River. Genealogists can trace early local families through landmarks like Millerburg Cem and the West Carmel Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 2011 Map of Needmore, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Needmore, 2011 Print
    2011 Needmore
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Grand Ledge, Potterville, and other nearby areas

  11. 2011 Map of Charlotte, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Charlotte, 2011 Print
    2011 Charlotte
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Charlotte, Potterville, and other nearby areas

  12. 2011 Map of Hoytville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hoytville, 2011 Print
    2011 Hoytville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Roxand Township, Shaytown, and other nearby areas

  13. 2011 Map of Chester, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Chester, 2011 Print
    2011 Chester
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Chester, Carlisle, and other nearby areas

  14. 2014 Map of Chester, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Chester, 2014 Print
    2014 Chester
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Chester, Carlisle, and other nearby areas

  15. 2014 Map of Needmore, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Needmore, 2014 Print
    2014 Needmore
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Grand Ledge, Potterville, and other nearby areas

  16. 2014 Map of Charlotte, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Charlotte, 2014 Print
    2014 Charlotte
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Charlotte, Potterville, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of Hoytville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hoytville, 2014 Print
    2014 Hoytville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Roxand Township, Shaytown, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Hoytville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hoytville, 2017 Print
    2017 Hoytville
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Roxand Township, Shaytown, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Needmore, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Needmore, 2017 Print
    2017 Needmore
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Grand Ledge, Potterville, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Charlotte, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Charlotte, 2017 Print
    2017 Charlotte
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Charlotte, Potterville, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Chester, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Chester, 2017 Print
    2017 Chester
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Chester, Carlisle, and other nearby areas

  22. 2019 Map of Charlotte, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Charlotte, 2019 Print
    2019 Charlotte
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Charlotte, Potterville, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of Hoytville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hoytville, 2019 Print
    2019 Hoytville
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Roxand Township, Shaytown, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Chester, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Chester, 2019 Print
    2019 Chester
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Chester, Carlisle, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Needmore, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Needmore, 2019 Print
    2019 Needmore
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester Township, including Grand Ledge, Potterville, and other nearby areas

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