Old Maps of Bear Creek Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 31 historic maps of Bear Creek Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Bear Creek Township, MI maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    1955 Cheboygan
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan in the mid-fifties is a landscape of dense timber and deep water, showing the region just as the road network began to modernize. Trace family roots in lakeside towns like St Ignace and Petoskey, or follow the historic tracks of the Pennsylvania RR and New York Central RR.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Cheboygan
    1958 Map of Cheboygan
    1958 Cheboygan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and the surrounding Great Lakes islands are shown here in the late fifties, during the peak of the rail-and-ferry era. Trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR and explore lakeside settlements like St James, Petoskey, and Indian River.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Petoskey, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Petoskey, 1959 Print
    1958 Petoskey
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Emmet County in the late fifties is captured here through its growing resort towns and inland forest tracts. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through landmarks like Patons Corner, Morford Sch, and Curtis Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1975 Map of Petoskey NW, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Petoskey NW, 1976 Print
    1975 Petoskey NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Little Traverse Bay and its coastal settlements are captured from the air in the mid-1970s, showing the intersection of resort life and rural land use. Trace the established shorelines of Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and the storied grounds of Bay View.

  5. 1975 Map of Petoskey SW, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Petoskey SW, 1976 Print
    1975 Petoskey SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's coastline and interior lakes are captured in high detail during the mid-seventies. Trace the 1975 development of Petoskey along Little Traverse Bay and the shoreline of Walloon Lake.

  6. 1975 Map of Petoskey NE, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Petoskey NE, 1976 Print
    1975 Petoskey NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Emmet County's lake country is seen through aerial photography in the mid-seventies, showing the transition from woodland to waterfront settlement. Researchers can trace the exact footprint of shoreline communities like Alanson, Oden, and Conway along Crooked Lake.

  7. 1982 Map of Petoskey
    1982 Map of Petoskey
    1982 Petoskey
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep timber and vast inland lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Michigan Central and Detroit and Mackinac between Petoskey, Gaylord, and Wolverine.

  8. 1983 Map of Alanson, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Alanson, 1984 Print
    1983 Alanson
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan lake country is documented here in the early eighties, centered on the Inland Waterway. Researchers can trace lakeside developments like Ponshewaing, the Sacramentine Monastery, and the Michigan Northern rail line.

  9. 1983 Map of Epsilon, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Epsilon, 1984 Print
    1983 Epsilon
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s timber and rural farmsteads are documented here in the early eighties as the landscape transitioned between state-managed forests and local settlements. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Elmwood Cem or trace the early paths of Bear Creek and Minnehaha Creek.

  10. 1983 Map of Petoskey, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Petoskey, 1984 Print
    1983 Petoskey
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and the deep inlets of Walloon Lake define this region in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the development of Petoskey alongside rural landmarks like Dunkard Cem, Wildwood, and Little Traverse Hosp.

  11. 1983 Map of Harbor Springs, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Harbor Springs, 1984 Print
    1983 Harbor Springs
    1984 Print · USGS
    Little Traverse Bay and its coastal resorts are frozen in time just before the mid-eighties, showing the growth of Harbor Springs and its neighboring ski hills. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Lakeview Cem, the Shay Sch, and the winding Northern Hiawatha Trail.

  12. 2011 Map of Alanson, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Alanson, 2011 Print
    2011 Alanson
    2011 Print · USGS
    Emmet County's inland waterway region is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the connected basins of Crooked Lake and Pickerel Lake. Researchers can locate historic sites such as the Emmet County Poor Farm Cemetery, the Oden State Fish Hatchery, and the Brutus Post Office.

  13. 2011 Map of Epsilon, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Epsilon, 2011 Print
    2011 Epsilon
    2011 Print · USGS
    Charlevoix County’s rural interior is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of family-named roads and winding creeks. Genealogists can trace local history at Curtis Cemetery or locate the small settlements of Epsilon and Springvale.

  14. 2011 Map of Harbor Springs, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Harbor Springs, 2011 Print
    2011 Harbor Springs
    2011 Print · USGS
    Little Traverse Bay and its historic resort communities are meticulously documented in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace coastal developments from Harbor Springs to Bay View, and locate landmarks like the Harbor Point Lighthouse and Lakeview Cemetery.

  15. 2011 Map of Petoskey, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Petoskey, 2011 Print
    2011 Petoskey
    2011 Print · USGS
    Petoskey and the northern shores of Walloon Lake are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family history at Greenwood Cemetery or Maple Hill Cemetery, and locate historic civic sites like the Petoskey Post Office and Clarion.

  16. 2014 Map of Alanson, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Alanson, 2014 Print
    2014 Alanson
    2014 Print · USGS
    The inland waterway of Northern Michigan is captured here during the 2010s, centering on the connected basins of Crooked Lake and Pickerel Lake. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds including Mennonite Cem and Emmet County Poor Farm Cem.

  17. 2014 Map of Epsilon, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Epsilon, 2014 Print
    2014 Epsilon
    2014 Print · USGS
    The highland country of Emmet and Charlevoix Counties is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the rural settlement of Epsilon. Researchers can trace the path of the N Country National Scenic Trail or locate family sites at Joy Valley Cem and Curtis Cem.

  18. 2014 Map of Harbor Springs, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Harbor Springs, 2014 Print
    2014 Harbor Springs
    2014 Print · USGS
    Little Traverse Bay anchor this early twenty-first-century look at the Emmet County coast as it balances historic resort charm with modern development. Researchers can trace the layouts of Harbor Springs, Bay View, and Petoskey or locate the N Country National Scenic Trail.

  19. 2014 Map of Petoskey, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Petoskey, 2014 Print
    2014 Petoskey
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Petoskey area in the early 2010s shows a landscape defined by the deep waters of Little Traverse Bay and the winding Bear River. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Saint Francis Cem, Dunkard Cem, and the quiet settlements of Clarion and Wildwood.

  20. 2017 Map of Harbor Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Harbor Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Harbor Springs
    2017 Print · USGS
    Little Traverse Bay serves as the centerpiece for this 2010s survey of the northern Michigan coast. Researchers can trace the layout of waterfront communities like Wequetonsing and Bay View or locate family plots at Lakeview Cem.

  21. 2017 Map of Epsilon, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Epsilon, 2017 Print
    2017 Epsilon
    2017 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's rural interior comes into focus here during the early twenty-first century, showing the small settlement of Epsilon and the surrounding high country. Researchers can find family history at Curtis Cem and Joy Valley Cem or trace the headwaters of Minnehaha Cr.

  22. 2017 Map of Petoskey, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Petoskey, 2017 Print
    2017 Petoskey
    2017 Print · USGS
    Petoskey and the northern Michigan interior are captured here in 2017, showing the city's relationship with Little Traverse Bay and the Bear River. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Saint Francis Cem and Dunkard Cem, alongside the development at Walloon Lake.

  23. 2017 Map of Alanson, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Alanson, 2017 Print
    2017 Alanson
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Inland Waterway of Emmet County comes alive in this modern survey of the villages surrounding Crooked Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace local heritage through sites like the Sacramentine Monastery Cem, Alanson Cem, and the Emmet County Poor Farm Cem.

  24. 2019 Map of Harbor Springs, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Harbor Springs, 2019 Print
    2019 Harbor Springs
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Creek Township, including Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Epsilon, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Epsilon, 2019 Print
    2019 Epsilon
    2019 Print · USGS
    Emmet and Charlevoix counties meet in this 2019 survey of the northern Michigan uplands near Epsilon. Researchers can locate family landmarks at Curtis Cem and Joy Valley Cem or trace the drainage of N Br Spring Brook and Shatto Spring.

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