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1950s Maps of Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Explore 11 historic maps of Grand Traverse County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Grand Traverse County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Grand Traverse County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Grand Traverse County, MI maps

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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
    Covers Grand Traverse County, including Peninsula Township, Torch Lake, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Grand Traverse County, including Garfield Township, Garfield Charter Township, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    1955 Cheboygan
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Traverse County, including Petoskey, Peninsula Township, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Grand Traverse County, including East Bay Township, Paradise Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Kingsley, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Kingsley, 1958 Print
    1956 Kingsley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Traverse County, including Garfield Township, Garfield Charter Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Thompsonville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Thompsonville, 1958 Print
    1956 Thompsonville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Traverse County, including Long Lake Township, Long Lake Charter Township, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Grand Traverse County, including Garfield Township, Traverse City, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Grand Traverse County, including Long Lake Township, Solon, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Grand Traverse County, including Peninsula Township, Acme Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1958 Map of Cheboygan
    1958 Map of Cheboygan
    1958 Cheboygan
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Traverse County, including Petoskey, Peninsula Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Traverse County, including Garfield Township, Garfield Charter Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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