Old Maps of Chester Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Chester Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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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. 2023 Map of Hoytville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Hoytville, 2023 Print
    2023 Hoytville
    2023 Print · USGS
    Eaton County's rural heartland is meticulously documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family landmarks and burial sites, such as Sunfield Cem, Ames Cem, and the quiet crossroads of Gresham.

  11. 2023 Map of Charlotte, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Charlotte, 2023 Print
    2023 Charlotte
    2023 Print · USGS
    The city of Charlotte and nearby Potterville are shown in detail as they appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists and researchers can locate established sites like the Eaton County Courthouse, Maple Hill Cem, and Center Eaton Cem.

  12. 2023 Map of Needmore, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Needmore, 2023 Print
    2023 Needmore
    2023 Print · USGS
    Eaton County's rural heartland is shown in the early 2020s, dominated by a grid of farm roads and the winding Thorapple River. Genealogists can locate several family-history sites including Needmore Cem, Strange Cem, and the small community of Needmore.

  13. 2023 Map of Chester, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Chester, 2023 Print
    2023 Chester
    2023 Print · USGS
    Eaton County's rural heartland is meticulously documented in this modern survey of the agricultural landscape between Chester and Carlisle. Genealogists and historians can trace local heritage through landmarks like Cogsdill Cem, Spaulding Cem, and the waters of Lacey Lake.

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