1970s Maps of Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Explore 2 historic maps of Grand Traverse County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Grand Traverse County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Grand Traverse County, MI maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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