Old Maps of Bentley Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Bentley Township with 29 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Bentley Township has changed over the decades.


Bentley Township, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Midland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan at the peak of the post-war era shows a landscape balancing industrial growth in Midland with the deep timberlands of the Manistee National Forest. Researchers can trace the legacy of the timber and rail era along the Pennsylvania RR or find family roots in river towns like Chesaning and Big Rapids.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Midland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the late fifties is captured here during a period of transition for its university towns and industrial hubs. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lines through old rail-stop towns like Breckenridge and Chesaning or locate property near the Muskegon River and Prairie Farm.

  3. 1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Midland
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Michigan comes alive in this survey of the central Lower Peninsula, from the streets of Grand Rapids to the Houghton Lake timberlands. Genealogists and rail fans can trace the Ann Arbor RR and Chesapeake and Ohio RR through towns like Big Rapids and Mount Pleasant.

  4. 1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Midland
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of growing manufacturing hubs and active resource extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Grand Trunk Western or locate family-named landmarks near Oil wells and the Muskegon River.

  5. 1969 Map of Hope, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Hope, 1972 Print
    1969 Hope
    1972 Print · USGS
    Midland County shoreline communities and inland farmsteads are documented here in the late sixties as lakeside development expanded. Researchers can trace family roots at New Hope Cem, locate the Hillside Sch, or follow the Old Railroad Grade through the woods.

  6. 1969 Map of Bentley, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Bentley, 1972 Print
    1969 Bentley
    1972 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's timberlands and river valleys are captured here in the late sixties as the local economy balanced forestry and oil. Genealogists can locate family sites near Bentley, Rhodes, and the New Rhodes Cem, or trace the Old Railroad Grade through the forest.

  7. 1969 Map of Wooden Shoe Village, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Wooden Shoe Village, 1972 Print
    1969 Wooden Shoe Village
    1972 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's river-driven landscape comes into focus during the late 1960s as these timber and oil territories transitioned into forest and recreational lands. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial sites like Buckeye Oil Field and small settlements like Wooden Shoe Village and Highwood.

  8. 1969 Map of Estey, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Estey, 1972 Print
    1969 Estey
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Michigan backcountry at the junction of Gladwin and Midland counties comes alive in this late-sixties survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and landmarks like Mills Sch, Bethel Ch, and an Old Railroad Grade.

  9. 1984 Map of Midland, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Midland, 1985 Print
    1984 Midland
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan's industrial and forest lands come into focus in the mid-eighties, centered on the growing hubs of Midland and Mount Pleasant. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail corridor through small towns like Rosebush and Edenville.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2011 Map of Hope, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hope, 2011 Print
    2011 Hope
    2011 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's lakefront and rural crossroads are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family plots at Billings Cemetery or New Hope Cemetery and trace the residential growth surrounding Wixom Lake.

  11. 2011 Map of Wooden Shoe Village, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wooden Shoe Village, 2011 Print
    2011 Wooden Shoe Village
    2011 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's river-fed interior is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the Tittabawassee River and energy production. Researchers can locate specific sites within the South Buckeye Oil Field or trace the development of residential lakeside communities like Wooden Shoe Village and White Star.

  12. 2011 Map of Bentley, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bentley, 2011 Print
    2011 Bentley
    2011 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County at the turn of the decade reveals a settled landscape of small communities and rural drainage systems. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites including Bentley Cemetery and New Rhodes Cemetery, alongside landmarks like the Rhodes Post Office.

  13. 2011 Map of Estey, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Estey, 2011 Print
    2011 Estey
    2011 Print · USGS
    Bay County, Michigan, reveals its rural character and industrial roots in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads like Estey Rd and explore the footprint of the Bentley Oil Field near the village of Estey.

  14. 2014 Map of Hope, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hope, 2014 Print
    2014 Hope
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Tittabawassee River valley and the shores of Wixom Lake define this mid-Michigan landscape in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local lineage through Hope Cem and Billings Cem or explore the residential growth at Lockwood Beach.

  15. 2014 Map of Estey, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Estey, 2014 Print
    2014 Estey
    2014 Print · USGS
    Modern Michigan agricultural lands and drainage systems are revealed here in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the water network from the settlement of Estey through features like Kawkawlin Cr, Pinconning River, and Chubb Drain.

  16. 2014 Map of Wooden Shoe Village, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wooden Shoe Village, 2014 Print
    2014 Wooden Shoe Village
    2014 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's river-fed landscapes are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the Tittabawassee River winds through central Michigan. Genealogists and local historians can locate small settlements like Winegars and White Star or trace the many branches of Smallwood Lake.

  17. 2014 Map of Bentley, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bentley, 2014 Print
    2014 Bentley
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Gladwin and Bay County borderlands are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the small communities of Bentley and Rhodes. Family researchers can locate several burial sites including Hope Lutheran Cemetery and New Rhodes Cemetery.

  18. 2017 Map of Hope, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hope, 2017 Print
    2017 Hope
    2017 Print · USGS
    Gladwin and Midland counties are shown during a period of steady rural character, defined by the waters of the Tittabawassee River. Researchers can trace local lineage at Billings Cem or follow the long-distance Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail.

  19. 2017 Map of Bentley, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bentley, 2017 Print
    2017 Bentley
    2017 Print · USGS
    Grim Township and the surrounding tri-county area are shown in detail as they appeared in 2017. Family historians can locate several local burial grounds including Bentley Cem and Hope Lutheran Cem alongside the waters of Saganing Cr.

  20. 2017 Map of Estey, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Estey, 2017 Print
    2017 Estey
    2017 Print · USGS
    Mount Forest Township and the tri-county border area appear in the late 2010s, showing a landscape defined by its intricate water management systems. Researchers can trace the drainage networks of Chubb Drain and Erickson Drain alongside the small settlement of Estey.

  21. 2017 Map of Wooden Shoe Village, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wooden Shoe Village, 2017 Print
    2017 Wooden Shoe Village
    2017 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's river-fed landscapes come into focus in this recent survey of the Tittabawassee basin. Genealogists and local historians can trace the lakeside developments of Wooden Shoe Village and White Star, or the rural surroundings of Winegars and Highwood.

  22. 2019 Map of Hope, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hope, 2019 Print
    2019 Hope
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Gladwin and Midland county line in the late 2010s reveals a landscape of managed waterways and rural settlements centered on Hope and Billings. Researchers can trace local history through three distinct cemeteries or follow the Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail as it skirts Wixom Lake.

  23. 2019 Map of Wooden Shoe Village, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Wooden Shoe Village, 2019 Print
    2019 Wooden Shoe Village
    2019 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's river valleys and rural crossroads are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Wooden Shoe Village and Highwood or follow the route of the Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail across the Molasses River.

  24. 2019 Map of Bentley, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Bentley, 2019 Print
    2019 Bentley
    2019 Print · USGS
    Gladwin and Bay Counties appear here in the late 2010s, showing a landscape defined by the Bentley Marsh and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family sites at Rhodes Cem, New Rhodes Cem, and the community of Bentley.

  25. 2019 Map of Estey, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Estey, 2019 Print
    2019 Estey
    2019 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Gladwin, Bay, and Midland counties come into focus in this recent survey. Researchers can trace the modern layout of the Estey settlement and a complex system of local waterways like the Pinconning River and Erickson Drain.

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