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Old Maps of Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Explore 123 old maps of Grand Traverse County, spanning from 1954 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1954 Map of Central Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Central Lake, 1955 Print
    1954 Central Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern Antrim County in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding shores of Torch Lake and the inland Chain of Lakes. Local historians can trace the foundations of Central Lake and rural landmarks like the Greenwood Grange Sch or Antrim Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1956 Map of Fife Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Fife Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Fife Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's glacial landscape is captured in the mid-1950s, showing a region of dense state forests and fishing lakes. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Walton Junction, the Fife Lake Lookout Tower, and small rural centers like South Boardman.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Kingsley, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Kingsley, 1958 Print
    1956 Kingsley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse County at mid-century shows a landscape of developing recreation and fading rural school districts near the shores of the bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from rail-town life in Kingsley to remote forest outposts like Summit City and Buckley.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Thompsonville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Thompsonville, 1958 Print
    1956 Thompsonville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's lake country thrived around mid-century rail hubs and cultural sites. You can trace the ANN ARBOR rail line through Thompsonville or locate the National Music Camp near Interlochen.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Traverse City, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Traverse City, 1958 Print
    1957 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Grand Traverse region flourished in the mid-fifties as a center for cherry orchards and lakeside commerce. Trace ancestral roots at the Maple Grove Cem or locate historic landmarks like Fountain Point and the Clinck Park Zoo.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Maple City, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Maple City, 1958 Print
    1957 Maple City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Leelanau County's lake-studded landscape is captured here in the late fifties, showing the interplay between forest and settlement. Researchers can trace family sites at St Joseph Cem & Ch, the North Unity Sch, and Port Oneida.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Elk Rapids, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Elk Rapids, 1958 Print
    1957 Elk Rapids
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Grand Traverse Bay region and the Chain of Lakes are captured here during the late fifties, showing the area's intricate balance of water and rail. Researchers can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad through Rapid City and locate landmarks like the Lighthouse and Clam Lake Sch (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 1976 Map of Thompsonville NE
    1976 Map of Thompsonville NE
    1976 Thompsonville NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse County's lake-studded landscape is captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey just as these lakeside communities were evolving. You can trace the rural layouts of Lake Ann and Bendon or examine the shorelines of Long Lake and Green Lake.
  37. 1976 Map of Thompsonville SE
    1976 Map of Thompsonville SE
    1976 Thompsonville SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse County is seen here during the mid-seventies, captured in a detailed aerial orthophoto that reveals the precise layout of the landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the Betsie River and locate the small settlement of Karlin.
  40. 1983 Map of Maple City, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Maple City, 1984 Print
    1983 Maple City
    1984 Print · USGS
    Leelanau County's rural heartland is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of dense state forests and scattered farmsteads. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous sites like St Rita Cem, Kasson Cem, and the settlement at Maple City.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1983 Map of Buckley, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Buckley, 1984 Print
    1983 Buckley
    1984 Print · USGS
    Wexford and Grand Traverse counties meet in this early 1980s landscape of timber and small-town settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural layout of Buckley and Monroe Center, or locate family sites near St Marys Cem and the Red School.
  46. 1983 Map of Traverse City SE, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Traverse City SE, 1984 Print
    1983 Traverse City SE
    1984 Print · USGS
    Traverse City and the surrounding peninsula are documented here in the early eighties as the region balanced its maritime heritage with modern growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like St Josephs Cem, Oakwood Cemetery, and local landmarks such as Vog Sch and the Great Lakes Maritime Academy.
  49. 1983 Map of Traverse City, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Traverse City, 1984 Print
    1983 Traverse City
    1984 Print · USGS
    Traverse City and the surrounding bay country are captured in the early eighties as the region balanced its timber heritage with growing conservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail lines of the Ann Arbor RR through settlements like Kingsley and Fife Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1983 Map of Elk Rapids, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Elk Rapids, 1984 Print
    1983 Elk Rapids
    1984 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse Bay and the narrow channels of the Elk River chain define this coastal region in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Elk Rapids and Old Mission, finding local landmarks like Maple Grove Cem and Lakeland Sch.
  55. 1983 Map of Mapleton, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Mapleton, 1984 Print
    1983 Mapleton
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Old Mission Peninsula and the shores of the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay are captured here in the early 1980s. Local historians can trace established homesteads near Mapleton or locate the St Josephs Ch and Bowers Harbor Cem near the water.
  58. 1983 Map of Grawn, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Grawn, 1984 Print
    1983 Grawn
    1984 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse County in the early eighties reveals a landscape of deep glacial lakes and forest tracts near the edge of Traverse City. Trace the Michigan Northern rail line through Grawn, locate family plots at Maple Grove Cem, or find the secluded Carmelite Monastery.
  61. 1983 Map of Karlin, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Karlin, 1984 Print
    1983 Karlin
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s forest and lake country is captured here during the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of four counties. You can trace family history at Karlin or locate rural landmarks like the De Lorme Cem, Grant Ch, and Pavlovic Corner.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1983 Map of Lake Ann, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lake Ann, 1984 Print
    1983 Lake Ann
    1984 Print · USGS
    Benzie and Grand Traverse counties appear here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and state forests. Researchers can trace local lineage through Lake Ann Cem and Inland Corners or explore the grounds of the Interlochen Center for the Arts.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1983 Map of Kingsley, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Kingsley, 1984 Print
    1983 Kingsley
    1984 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse County in the early eighties shows a landscape of rural townships and state forest land. Genealogists can locate family sites near Evergreen Cem, trace the Michigan Northern Railroad, or find the local Gleaner Hall.
  70. 1983 Map of Traverse City SW, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Traverse City SW, 1984 Print
    1983 Traverse City SW
    1984 Print · USGS
    The southern Leelanau Peninsula comes alive in the early 1980s, documenting the corridor between West Arm Grand Traverse Bay and the inland waters. Genealogists and local researchers can trace legacy family sites at Heimforth Cem and find vanished rail history along the Leelanau Transit Company RR Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1983 Map of Torch River, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Torch River, 1984 Print
    1983 Torch River
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s inland waterways are captured in the early 1980s as they flow through Antrim and Kalkaska counties. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like St Mary Cem, Clearwater Chapel, and the riverside settlement of Rapid City.
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