Old Maps of Peninsula Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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).

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 1983 Map of Williamsburg, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Williamsburg

    1984 Print · USGS

    Grand 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.

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37. 1984 Map of Charlevoix, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Charlevoix

    1985 Print · USGS

    Northern Michigan’s coastal peninsulas and deep inland lakes are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's unique maritime and rail connectivity. Researchers can trace historic family-named landmarks and infrastructure like Woolsey Memorial Airport, Barnard Ch, and the Chesapeake and Ohio RR.

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40. 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.

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43. 2011 Map of Mapleton, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Mapleton

    2011 Print · USGS

    Grand Traverse Bay and the Old Mission Peninsula are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and local transit through Mapleton, Bowers Harbor Cemetery, and the waterfront at Bowers Harbor Marina.

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46. 2011 Map of Elk Rapids, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Elk Rapids

    2011 Print · USGS

    Grand Traverse Bay and the surrounding peninsulas are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the region’s maritime and agricultural character continues to thrive. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Old Mission Light, Maple Grove Cemetery, and the Elk Rapids Post Office.

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49. 2011 Map of Traverse City SE, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Traverse City SE

    2011 Print · USGS

    Traverse City and the Old Mission Peninsula are shown in great detail during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family sites at Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery or trace coastal landmarks like the West Pier Light and Acme Post Office.

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52. 2011 Map of Williamsburg, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Williamsburg

    2011 Print · USGS

    Grand Traverse Bay and the northeastern shores of Lake Michigan appear here just as the region’s resort and golf culture became firmly established. Researchers can trace family sites at the Yuba Acme Township Cemetery or follow the routes of Tobeco Creek and Williamsburg Creek.

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55. 2011 Map of Central Lake OE W, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Central Lake OE W

    2011 Print · USGS

    The Grand Traverse shoreline of the Old Mission Peninsula is captured here in the early 2000s, focusing on the interface between land and water. Researchers can trace coastal access and property lines along Bayview Dr, S Golden Beach Dr, and Creswell Ln.

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58. 2014 Map of Central Lake OE W, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Central Lake OE W

    2014 Print · USGS

    Grand Traverse Bay and the surrounding shoreline are captured here in the early twenty-first century as coastal development shaped the peninsula. Genealogists and local residents can trace shoreline property lines and local routes like Creswell Rd and N Golden Beach Dr.

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61. 2014 Map of Traverse City SE, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Traverse City SE

    2014 Print · USGS

    Traverse City and the Mission Peninsula were well-established as a hub of education and lakefront living by the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate family roots at Oakwood Cem or trace the development around Northwestern Michigan Coll and Boardman Lake.

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64. 2014 Map of Elk Rapids, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Elk Rapids

    2014 Print · USGS

    The tip of the Old Mission Peninsula and the village of Elk Rapids are shown in this modern survey of the Grand Traverse Bay region. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Lakeside Cem, trace the course of the Elk River, and find the shoreline at Old Mission Harbor.

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67. 2014 Map of Williamsburg, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Williamsburg

    2014 Print · USGS

    Grand Traverse County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of lakeside orchards and quiet rural townships. Trace family history at Williamsburg Cem or explore the drainage of Yuba Cr and Petobego Pond between the bay and Elk Lake.

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70. 2014 Map of Mapleton, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Mapleton

    2014 Print · USGS

    The Grand Traverse region is captured here during a period of modern coastal development and preserved maritime heritage. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads of the Old Mission Peninsula to Ogdensburg Cem, the waters of Bowers Harbor, and landmarks like Neah-Ta-Wanta Point.

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73. 2017 Map of Central Lake OE W, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Central Lake OE W

    2017 Print · USGS

    Grand Traverse Bay and the Lake Michigan shoreline are captured here in the late twenty-teens, highlighting the tri-county water boundaries of Antrim, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau. Genealogists and local historians can trace modern property access along N Golden Beach Dr and Creswell Rd.

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