Old Maps of Petoskey, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 26 historic maps of Petoskey. 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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Petoskey, 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 Bayshore, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Bayshore, 1959 Print
    1958 Bayshore
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal life in the late fifties centered on the waters of Little Traverse Bay and Lake Charlevoix. Researchers can trace old family sites at Undine Cem, visit the Greensky Ch, or locate the Drive-in Theater and Quarry near Bayshore.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  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 Bay Shore, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Bay Shore, 1984 Print
    1983 Bay Shore
    1984 Print · USGS
    The tip of Michigan's lower peninsula in the early eighties shows a landscape of shoreline settlements and deep inland waters. Researchers can trace local history through sites like St Solanus Ch, the Horton Bay Cem, and the old Drive-In Theater.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 1984 Map of Charlevoix, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Charlevoix, 1985 Print
    1984 Charlevoix
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s coastal peninsulas and deep inland lakes are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's unique maritime and rail connectivity. Researchers can trace historic family-named landmarks and infrastructure like Woolsey Memorial Airport, Barnard Ch, and the Chesapeake and Ohio RR.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 2011 Map of Bay Shore, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bay Shore, 2011 Print
    2011 Bay Shore
    2011 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s shoreline and inland lakes are mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showing the evolved landscape around Bay Shore. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Undine Cemetery or locate the former industrial works of the Penn-Dixie Cement Corporation.

  15. 2014 Map of Bay Shore, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bay Shore, 2014 Print
    2014 Bay Shore
    2014 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's coastal highlands at the edge of Emmet County show a landscape of quiet harbors and family cemeteries in the early 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like N Bay Cemetery and Dyer Cemetery or locate old waterfront settlements from Bay Shore to Horton Bay.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 2017 Map of Bay Shore, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bay Shore, 2017 Print
    2017 Bay Shore
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and the deep inlets of northern Michigan are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape through family landmarks and several historic cemeteries, including Dyer Cem, Undine Cem, and North Bay Cem.

  21. 2019 Map of Bay Shore, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Bay Shore, 2019 Print
    2019 Bay Shore
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and the wooded stretches of Walloon Lake define this region during the late 2010s. Researchers can trace local lineage through Horton Bay Cemetery and Undine Cemetery, or locate the settlements of Horton Bay and Zenith Heights.

  22. 2019 Map of Harbor Springs, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Harbor Springs, 2019 Print
    2019 Harbor Springs
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Petoskey, including Harbor Springs, Bear Creek Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of Petoskey, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Petoskey, 2019 Print
    2019 Petoskey
    2019 Print · USGS
    Petoskey and the northern shores of Walloon Lake are shown in great detail during the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace the layout of Petoskey neighborhoods or locate rural landmarks like Dunkard Cem, Clarion, and Lookout Ridge.

  24. 2023 Map of Bay Shore, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bay Shore, 2023 Print
    2023 Bay Shore
    2023 Print · USGS
    Charlevoix and Emmet Counties meet here in the 2020s, spanning the wooded heights between the Great Lakes and two major inland waterways. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites like Indian Cem and Horton Bay Cem near the quiet shores of Walloon Lake.

  25. 2023 Map of Petoskey, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Petoskey, 2023 Print
    2023 Petoskey
    2023 Print · USGS
    Petoskey and the shores of Walloon Lake are captured here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape shaped by water and woodland. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Indian Garden, Dunkard Cem, and the village of Clarion.

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