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Old Maps of Genesee County, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 137 historic maps of Genesee County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Genesee County, MI maps

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  1. 1919 Map of Burt, 1959 Print
    1919 Map of Burt, 1959 Print
    1919 Burt
    1959 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape between Saginaw and Flint is captured here in the years following the Great War. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schoolhouses like Marr School and Deneen School, or trace the path of the Michigan United Electric Railway.
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 1921 Map of Burt
    1921 Map of Burt
    1921 Burt
    1921 Print · USGS
    Saginaw and Genesee Counties are captured here at the end of the Great War, showing a landscape of tight-knit farming communities and early electric transit. Researchers can trace family roots through dozens of named sites like St Michaels Church, Marr School, and the Michigan Electric Railway.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 1943 Map of Burt
    1943 Map of Burt
    1943 Burt
    1943 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Saginaw and Genesee counties come alive in the 1940s as the Flint River winds past growing farm towns. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of family-named schoolhouses and crossroads, from St Michaels Ch to the rail hubs of Burt and Montrose.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 1945 Map of Hadley
    1945 Map of Hadley
    1945 Hadley
    1945 Print · USGS
    Lapeer County at the end of the war reveals a quiet landscape of agricultural homesteads and numerous small lakes. Genealogists can trace family roots at Green Corners Cem or locate rural landmarks like Kipp Sch and the Sawmill near Sawmill Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1945 Map of Davisburg
    1945 Map of Davisburg
    1945 Davisburg
    1945 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's rural character remains evident in the mid-1940s, just before the post-war housing boom. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Austin Corners, Brondige Sch, and the Bigelow Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 1963 Map of Columbiaville, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Columbiaville, 1964 Print
    1963 Columbiaville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Columbiaville and Otter Lake appear here during the early sixties, a landscape of fertile farmland and managed waterways at the borders of three counties. Researchers can trace the New York Central Railroad corridor and locate local landmarks like Woodlawn Cem and Lakeville High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1963 Map of Elba, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Elba, 1964 Print
    1963 Elba
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lapeer and Genesee counties are captured here in the early sixties as the suburbs of Davison meet a landscape of glacial lakes and reservoirs. Genealogists and researchers can locate the German Sch, St Johns Cem, and the old rail stop at Elba.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 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.
  61. 1968 Map of Hadley, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Hadley, 1970 Print
    1968 Hadley
    1970 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lapeer and Genesee counties are captured here as traditional farming communities met the growth of lakeside recreation. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Sanborn Cem, the community at Hadley, and the hills of the Ortonville State Recreation Area.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1968 Map of Davisburg, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Davisburg, 1971 Print
    1968 Davisburg
    1971 Print · USGS
    Oakland County was a mosaic of glacial lakes and shifting rail lines in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Gravel Hill Cem or locate old community hubs like Groveland Corners and Davisburg.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 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
  70. 1969 Map of Fenton, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Fenton, 1971 Print
    1969 Fenton
    1971 Print · USGS
    Fenton and Holly are captured here in the late sixties as the lakefront communities of southern Michigan grew around their rail and river hubs. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Oakwood Cemetery, Patterson Sch, and the Grand Trunk Western railroad line.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1969 Map of Otisville, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Otisville, 1971 Print
    1969 Otisville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The village of Otisville and the surrounding Genesee County countryside are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace family history through sites like East Arbela Ch, Southwest Sch, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
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