Old Maps of Bates, Acme Township
Explore 11 old maps of Bates, 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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Bates, Acme Township maps
(11)- 1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print1954 Traverse City1965 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 1957 Map of Elk Rapids, 1958 Print1957 Elk Rapids1958 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1958 Map of Traverse City1958 Traverse City1958 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 1983 Map of Traverse City, 1984 Print1983 Traverse City1984 Print · USGSTraverse 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
- 1983 Map of Williamsburg, 1984 Print1983 Williamsburg1984 Print · USGSGrand Traverse County in the early eighties shows a mix of quiet bayside living and the managed wilds of the Pere Marquette State Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations along Lautner Road or locate historical burials at Circle Hill Cem and Township Cem.
- 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print1989 Traverse City1990 Print · USGSNorthern 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.
- 2011 Map of Williamsburg, 2011 Print2011 Williamsburg2011 Print · USGSCovers Bates, including Peninsula Township, Acme Township, and other nearby areas
- 2014 Map of Williamsburg, 2014 Print2014 Williamsburg2014 Print · USGSCovers Bates, including Peninsula Township, Acme Township, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Williamsburg, 2017 Print2017 Williamsburg2017 Print · USGSCovers Bates, including Peninsula Township, Acme Township, and other nearby areas
- 2019 Map of Williamsburg, 2019 Print2019 Williamsburg2019 Print · USGSCovers Bates, including Peninsula Township, Acme Township, and other nearby areas
- 2023 Map of Williamsburg, 2023 Print2023 Williamsburg2023 Print · USGSGrand Traverse Bay and the surrounding countryside are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the coastal interface of Old Mission Peninsula. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Williamsburg Cem and the small settlements of Yuba and Bates.
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