Old Maps of Gladwin Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Gladwin Township with 33 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 Gladwin Township has changed over the decades.


Gladwin Township, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Traverse City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s vast lakeshores and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail connections like the Detroit and Mackinac RR or find old communities such as Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids, and Prudenville.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lower Michigan was a landscape of vast state forests and burgeoning lakeside retreats in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Ann Arbor RR and find established settlements from Elk Rapids to Houghton Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 1969 Map of Wagarville, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Wagarville, 1971 Print
    1969 Wagarville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County during the late sixties shows a landscape of river-fed townships and tight-knit rural settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through the McClure Cem and Ridge Cem, or locate local landmarks like the Miracle Mission and Sugar Rapids.

  8. 1969 Map of Gladwin, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Gladwin, 1971 Print
    1969 Gladwin
    1971 Print · USGS
    Gladwin and Beaverton are shown during the late 1960s, a period defined by the local oil industry and river-fed landscape. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the Arbutus Cem, or explore the Buckeye Oil Field and Gladwin State Park.

  9. 1969 Map of Secord Lake, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Secord Lake, 1972 Print
    1969 Secord Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's river-fed landscapes are frozen in time here during the late sixties, showcasing the vast reservoir systems of the northern Tittabawassee. Researchers can trace the development of Secord and Bowmanville, or locate specific landmarks like the Secord Ch and the historic Secord Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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.

  11. 1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Houghton Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the Michigan heartland around Houghton Lake was a patchwork of state forest and growing lakeside resorts. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of communities like West Branch and Rose City alongside landmarks like Roscommon County Airfield.

  12. 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

  13. 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Traverse City
    1990 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake-country and forest lands are captured in the late eighties as seasonal tourism and timber hubs expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Ann Arbor RR, the boundaries of Camp Grayling, and settlements like Elk Rapids and Manton.

  14. 2011 Map of Secord Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Secord Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Secord Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Secord and the surrounding Michigan lakelands are shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the dammed waters of the Tittabawassee. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Second Lutheran Cemetery or explore the developed shorelines of Secord Lake and Smallwood Lake.

  15. 2011 Map of Wagarville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wagarville, 2011 Print
    2011 Wagarville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County during the early twenty-first century shows a fascinating mix of planned lake communities and traditional rural crossroads. Family researchers can trace locations like Wagarville and McClure, or visit the grounds of Sacred Heart Cemetery and Ridge Cemetery.

  16. 2011 Map of Gladwin, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gladwin, 2011 Print
    2011 Gladwin
    2011 Print · USGS
    Gladwin and Beaverton are shown at the start of the 2010s, linked by the winding Cedar River and the rural road grid. Researchers can locate family sites at Highland Cemetery or trace the industrial footprint of the North Buckeye Oil Field.

  17. 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.

  18. 2014 Map of Wagarville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wagarville, 2014 Print
    2014 Wagarville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's rural landscape meets modern lakeside development in this recent survey of Butman Township. Researchers can trace family roots at Sacred Heart Cemetery or McClure Cemetery and locate small settlements like Wagarville and Hockaday.

  19. 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.

  20. 2014 Map of Gladwin, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gladwin, 2014 Print
    2014 Gladwin
    2014 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's principal towns and river junctions are documented in this mid-2010s survey, showing the relationship between the Cedar River and the local grid. Genealogists and researchers can trace family plots at Highland Cem or locate historical landmarks like the Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport.

  21. 2014 Map of Secord Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Secord Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Secord Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's lake-and-river network is on full display here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the expansive waters of Secord Lake. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Second Lutheran Cem and the small settlement of Secord at the confluence of the West Branch Tittabawassee River.

  22. 2017 Map of Gladwin, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Gladwin, 2017 Print
    2017 Gladwin
    2017 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's river valleys and municipal centers are shown here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Arbutus Cem or explore the water-connected landscapes of Beaverton and Ross Lake.

  23. 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.

  24. 2017 Map of Wagarville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wagarville, 2017 Print
    2017 Wagarville
    2017 Print · USGS
    Butman Township and Gladwin County are shown during their modern development, featuring a mix of traditional rural crossroads and newer lakeside communities. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Sacred Heart Cem or trace the waters of Lake Lancer and Sugar Rapids.

  25. 2017 Map of Secord Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Secord Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Secord Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Secord Township is shown during the late twenty-first century, centered on the massive confluence forming Secord Lake. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family sites near Second Lutheran Cem or follow the banks of Tender Creek and the Sugar River.

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