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Old Maps of West Traverse Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 19 historic maps of West Traverse Township. 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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West Traverse 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1983 Map of Forest Beach, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Forest Beach, 1984 Print
    1983 Forest Beach
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Emmet County shoreline comes into focus during the early eighties, showing the transition from rural townships to lakeside communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family lands along Hughston Road, locate Lakeview Cem, and explore the settled coast at Forest Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 2011 Map of Harbor Springs, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Harbor Springs, 2011 Print
    2011 Harbor Springs
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers West Traverse Township, including Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and other nearby areas
  31. 2011 Map of Forest Beach, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Forest Beach, 2011 Print
    2011 Forest Beach
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers West Traverse Township, including Harbor Springs, Friendship Township, and other nearby areas
  34. 2014 Map of Forest Beach, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Forest Beach, 2014 Print
    2014 Forest Beach
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers West Traverse Township, including Harbor Springs, Friendship Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 2014 Map of Harbor Springs, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Harbor Springs, 2014 Print
    2014 Harbor Springs
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers West Traverse Township, including Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and other nearby areas
  40. 2017 Map of Forest Beach, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Forest Beach, 2017 Print
    2017 Forest Beach
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers West Traverse Township, including Harbor Springs, Friendship Township, and other nearby areas
  43. 2017 Map of Harbor Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Harbor Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Harbor Springs
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers West Traverse Township, including Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and other nearby areas
  46. 2019 Map of Harbor Springs, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Harbor Springs, 2019 Print
    2019 Harbor Springs
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers West Traverse Township, including Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and other nearby areas
  49. 2019 Map of Forest Beach, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Forest Beach, 2019 Print
    2019 Forest Beach
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers West Traverse Township, including Harbor Springs, Friendship Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2023 Map of Forest Beach, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Forest Beach, 2023 Print
    2023 Forest Beach
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Emmet County coastline is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the developed shoreline of Little Traverse Bay. You can trace modern local roads and residential clusters around Forest Beach and Harbor Springs, or locate landmarks like Sevenmile Point.
  55. 2023 Map of Harbor Springs, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Harbor Springs, 2023 Print
    2023 Harbor Springs
    2023 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of Little Traverse Bay are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the dense corridor of lakefront communities and historic sites. Researchers can locate Lakeview Cem, the Holy Childhood Indian Cem, and the specialized enclave of Bay View.
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