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Old Maps of Flint, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Flint, MI maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Flint
    1920 Map of Flint
    1920 Flint
    1920 Print · USGS
    Flint and the surrounding Genesee County townships appear in this post-war survey during a period of intense industrial and civic growth. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural school sites like Beecher School and major rail lines including the Pere Marquette.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1920 Map of Holly, 1964 Print
    1920 Map of Holly, 1964 Print
    1920 Holly
    1964 Print · USGS
    Oakland and Genesee counties at the height of the rail era show a landscape of interconnected small towns and lakeside settlements. Trace the legacy of early transit via the United Electric Railway or locate family landmarks like Groveland Mills and Hadley Cemetery.
  7. 1922 Map of Holly
    1922 Map of Holly
    1922 Holly
    1922 Print · USGS
    Southeast of the industrial rise of Flint in the early 1920s, this region reveals a landscape of lakeside settlements and small-town village life. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Ainsworth Corners, Gravel Lake Cemetery, and dozens of rural schoolhouses including Atherton School and Howe School.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1922 Map of Durand
    1922 Map of Durand
    1922 Durand
    1922 Print · USGS
    Shiawassee and Genesee counties come alive in the early 1920s as a bustling junction of rail and river. Researchers can trace the sprawling Grand Trunk lines through Durand or locate family roots near the Crapo Farm and Unity Grange.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1922 Map of Flint
    1922 Map of Flint
    1922 Flint
    1922 Print · USGS
    Genesee County comes to life in the early twenties, showing the industrial rise of the vehicle city alongside its rural townships. Researchers can trace family sites near Gracelawn Cemetery or locate old schoolhouses like Boutwell School and Holden School.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Holly
    1943 Map of Holly
    1943 Holly
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Shiawassee River valley and its surrounding lake country are shown here in the early 1940s as a thriving network of rail towns and rural schools. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Fenton, Holly, and the small settlement at Groveland Mills.
  19. 1943 Map of Durand
    1943 Map of Durand
    1943 Durand
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Shiawassee and Genesee Counties are mapped here during a period of agricultural stability and rail expansion. Genealogists can trace family farm locations near Crapo Farm or locate rural schools like Doane Sch and Church Sch.
  22. 1943 Map of Flint, 1944 Print
    1943 Map of Flint, 1944 Print
    1943 Flint
    1944 Print · USGS
    Genesee County and the city of Flint appear in transition during the mid-forties, balancing a booming urban core with a sprawling network of rural township schools. Genealogists and local historians can trace hundreds of property sites near Kearsley Res or locate early academic landmarks like Wildcat Sch and Hopkins Sch.
  25. 1954 Map of Detroit
    1954 Map of Detroit
    1954 Detroit
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Detroit metro and its Ontario neighbors are shown at the height of the mid-century industrial era, just as the suburbs were rapidly expanding. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Wabash Railroad or locate landmarks like Grosse Ile and Selfridge Air Force Base.
  28. 1954 Map of Flint, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Flint, 1968 Print
    1954 Flint
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor and fertile Thumb region of Michigan come alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Grand Trunk, locate established settlements like Bad Axe and Sandusky, or explore the 1950s shoreline along Saginaw Bay.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1958 Map of Flint
    1958 Map of Flint
    1958 Flint
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Michigan Thumb and the Saginaw Valley are captured here during the height of the post-war industrial era. Researchers can trace the complex rail networks of the Grand Trunk Western or locate mid-century landmarks like Lakeport State Park and the port at Bay City.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1961 Map of Detroit, 1973 Print
    1961 Map of Detroit, 1973 Print
    1961 Detroit
    1973 Print · USGS
    The international border between Michigan and Ontario was a bustling industrial corridor in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the transit networks and riverfront infrastructure connecting Detroit to Windsor via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and major air hubs like Willow Run Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1965 Map of Detroit
    1965 Map of Detroit
    1965 Detroit
    1965 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Michigan and Ontario is captured here at mid-century, showing the dense rail and river networks of the Great Lakes. Local historians can trace the paths of the Grand Trunk Western RR and locate key landmarks like Selfridge Air Force Base and Grosse Ile.
  40. 1969 Map of Davison, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Davison, 1971 Print
    1969 Davison
    1971 Print · USGS
    Eastern Genesee County underwent significant suburban development in the late sixties as the city of Davison expanded. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Rogersville and find numerous local landmarks such as Holy Rosary High Sch and Davison Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1969 Map of Flint South, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Flint South, 1971 Print
    1969 Flint South
    1971 Print · USGS
    The southern suburbs of Flint and the township of Grand Blanc are captured during a period of rapid residential expansion in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Bristol Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Fenton Road Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1969 Map of Flint North, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Flint North, 1971 Print
    1969 Flint North
    1971 Print · USGS
    Flint and Mount Morris are captured during a period of significant urban development in the late sixties. Researchers can find a wealth of local landmarks, from Gracelawn Cemetery and Atwood Stadium to neighborhood sites like Beecher High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1969 Map of Swartz Creek, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Swartz Creek, 1971 Print
    1969 Swartz Creek
    1971 Print · USGS
    Swartz Creek and the surrounding Genesee County townships are shown here in the late sixties as suburban growth meets traditional Michigan farmland. Researchers can trace family roots at Mt Hope Cem or locate historic local schools like Woodland Sch and Morrish Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1984 Map of Flint, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Flint, 1985 Print
    1984 Flint
    1985 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Flint and Saginaw is captured here during the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of growing suburbs and preserved wildlands. Researchers can trace the Grand Trunk Western RR or locate local landmarks like St Johns Ch and Flint Memorial Park Cem.
  55. 1985 Map of Pontiac
    1985 Map of Pontiac
    1985 Pontiac
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan in the mid-1980s shows a landscape of growing suburban corridors and expansive public parklands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of rail lines like the Grand Trunk Western or locate family sites near Oakwood Cem and White Chapel Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1990 Map of Flint, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Flint, 1991 Print
    1990 Flint
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Flint and Saginaw corridors are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by heavy industry and rural expanses. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Penn Central RR, visit Flint Memorial Park Cem, or explore the limits of Zilwaukee.
  61. 2023 Map of Davison, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Davison, 2023 Print
    2023 Davison
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Genesee County suburbs of Flint are captured here as they transition from rural townships to established residential centers. Genealogists and historians can trace the developments around Davison and Burton, or locate family sites at Richfield Union Cem and Tanner Cem.
  64. 2023 Map of Flint North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Flint North, 2023 Print
    2023 Flint North
    2023 Print · USGS
    Flint and its northern suburbs are captured here at a time of urban density and educational growth. Researchers can trace family sites near Old Calvary Catholic Cem or explore the rail and river geography around McGrew Junction and Kearsley Reservoir.
  67. 2023 Map of Swartz Creek, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Swartz Creek, 2023 Print
    2023 Swartz Creek
    2023 Print · USGS
    Swartz Creek and the western outskirts of Flint are shown here as a landscape of suburban growth and vital aviation hubs. Researchers can trace ancestral roots at the Chippewa Nation Indian Cem or Dart Family Cem while exploring watercourses like Kimball Drain.
  70. 2023 Map of Flint South, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Flint South, 2023 Print
    2023 Flint South
    2023 Print · USGS
    The southern suburbs of Flint and the Grand Blanc area are captured in high detail during this era of modern residential and infrastructure development. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial sites like Crestwood Memorial Cemetery or locate smaller communities such as Whigville and Rankin.
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