Old Maps of Mapleton, Peninsula Township for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Mapleton with 11 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Mapleton has changed over the decades.


Mapleton, Peninsula Township maps

(11)
  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    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.

  7. 2011 Map of Mapleton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mapleton, 2011 Print
    2011 Mapleton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Mapleton, including Peninsula Township, Bingham Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Mapleton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mapleton, 2014 Print
    2014 Mapleton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Mapleton, including Peninsula Township, Bingham Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2017 Map of Mapleton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mapleton, 2017 Print
    2017 Mapleton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Mapleton, including Peninsula Township, Bingham Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2019 Map of Mapleton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mapleton, 2019 Print
    2019 Mapleton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Mapleton, including Peninsula Township, Bingham Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2023 Map of Mapleton, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Mapleton, 2023 Print
    2023 Mapleton
    2023 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse Bay and the surrounding peninsulas are captured in this recent survey, showcasing the enduring coastal settlement patterns of Northern Michigan. Researchers can trace family history at Bowers Harbor Cem and explore the historic layout of Mapleton or the finger-like projection of Neah-Ta-Wanta Point.

End of results
Showing maps 1-11 of 11

Top cities near Mapleton

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Mapleton?
  • What is the oldest map of Mapleton?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Mapleton for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Mapleton?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Mapleton?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Mapleton?
  • Where are historical maps of Mapleton sourced from?

Explore Mapleton by time and use case