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Old Maps of Hancock Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Hancock Township with 29 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 Hancock Township has changed over the decades.

Hancock Township, MI maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Houghton
    1915 Map of Houghton
    1915 Houghton
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw copper boom is in full swing on this map of the Upper Peninsula at the height of its industrial power. Genealogists can trace family roots through company towns like Atlantic Mine, South Range, and Baltic while following the path of the Copper Range RR.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1946 Map of Hancock, 1965 Print
    1946 Map of Hancock, 1965 Print
    1946 Hancock
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hancock and the surrounding copper country appear here during the post-war industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Suomi College, the deep excavations of the Franklin Mine, and the vanished stops of the Copper Range railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1946 Map of Muggun Creek, 1967 Print
    1946 Map of Muggun Creek, 1967 Print
    1946 Muggun Creek
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula's rugged shoreline meets the water in the mid-1940s, highlighting critical municipal infrastructure. Researchers can trace the coastal utility sites at Tamarack Waterworks and Calumet Waterworks along the banks of Muggun Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1948 Map of Muggun Creek
    1948 Map of Muggun Creek
    1948 Muggun Creek
    1948 Print · USGS
    Lake Superior's shoreline in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties is documented here just after the war. Local researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Tamarack Waterworks and Calumet Waterworks or follow the paths of Muggun Creek and Brewery Cr.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1948 Map of Hancock
    1948 Map of Hancock
    1948 Hancock
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Copper Country of Michigan's Upper Peninsula comes alive in the late 1940s, showing the intersection of heavy mining industry and Great Lakes maritime life. Genealogists can trace family roots through Hancock, Pewabic, and Paavola, or locate ancestors at WAASA CEM.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Oskar, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Oskar, 1955 Print
    1954 Oskar
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula’s northern edge comes into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the maritime corridor of the Portage Lake Ship Canal. You can trace local roots at the Redridge Cem or locate old school sites like Onnela Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Houghton, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Houghton, 1959 Print
    1954 Houghton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula copper mining district is shown here at mid-century, centering on the twin cities of Hancock and Houghton. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the rail lines of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad to legacy sites like Champion Mine, Mill Mine Junction, and Pewabic.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
    1958 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
    1958 Hancock
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are seen here during the mid-twentieth century as mining and maritime hubs. Trace the dense town layouts of Hancock and Calumet, or locate remote coastal markers like the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Rock of Ages Light.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Hancock
    1960 Map of Hancock
    1960 Hancock
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are captured in detail during the late 1950s. Researchers can trace copper-mining era settlements like Calumet and Laurium, or locate remote maritime landmarks such as the Isle Royale Lighthouse.
  28. 1961 Map of Hancock
    1961 Map of Hancock
    1961 Hancock
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are shown here at the start of the 1960s, featuring the region's historic copper mining and maritime infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace local families through settlements like Atlantic Mine and Painesdale, or locate remote landmarks including Rock of Ages Light and Eagle Harbor.
  31. 1966 Map of Hancock, 1987 Print
    1966 Map of Hancock, 1987 Print
    1966 Hancock
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are captured in the mid-1960s during a pivotal era for Michigan’s Copper Country. Trace the industrial footprint of the SOO LINE through Calumet or locate historic maritime landmarks like Fort Wilkins and Rock of Ages Light.
  34. 1978 Map of Muggun Creek
    1978 Map of Muggun Creek
    1978 Muggun Creek
    1978 Print · USGS
    The northern shore of Michigan's Upper Peninsula meets the deep waters of Lake Superior in the late 1970s. Trace the coastal mouth of Muggun Creek and examine land lines from a previous 1946 survey.
  37. 1978 Map of Hancock, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Hancock, 1980 Print
    1978 Hancock
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula is captured in the late seventies, showing the industrial and residential heart of Hancock along the water. Trace the path of the Portage Lake Ship Canal and locate rural crossroads like Paavola and Boston.
  40. 1985 Map of Hancock
    1985 Map of Hancock
    1985 Hancock
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by copper and the Great Lakes. You can trace the industrial legacy of the region through the Quincy Mine, the Old RR Grade, and old cemeteries like Forest Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 2011 Map of Oskar, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Oskar, 2011 Print
    2011 Oskar
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock Township, including Houghton, Hancock, and other nearby areas
  46. 2011 Map of Muggun Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Muggun Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Muggun Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock Township, including Allouez Township, Calumet Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2011 Map of Hancock, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hancock, 2011 Print
    2011 Hancock
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock Township, including Houghton, Hancock, and other nearby areas
  52. 2014 Map of Muggun Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Muggun Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Muggun Creek
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock Township, including Allouez Township, Calumet Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2014 Map of Hancock, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hancock, 2014 Print
    2014 Hancock
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock Township, including Houghton, Hancock, and other nearby areas
  58. 2014 Map of Oskar, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Oskar, 2014 Print
    2014 Oskar
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock Township, including Houghton, Hancock, and other nearby areas
  61. 2017 Map of Oskar, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Oskar, 2017 Print
    2017 Oskar
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock Township, including Houghton, Hancock, and other nearby areas
  64. 2017 Map of Muggun Creek, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Muggun Creek, 2017 Print
    2017 Muggun Creek
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock Township, including Allouez Township, Calumet Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 2017 Map of Hancock, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hancock, 2017 Print
    2017 Hancock
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock Township, including Houghton, Hancock, and other nearby areas
  70. 2019 Map of Oskar, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Oskar, 2019 Print
    2019 Oskar
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock Township, including Houghton, Hancock, and other nearby areas
  73. 2019 Map of Muggun Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Muggun Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Muggun Creek
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Hancock Township, including Allouez Township, Calumet Township, and other nearby areas
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