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Old Maps of Hancock Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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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
    The Keweenaw Peninsula’s rugged western coastline is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural homesteads and coastal reaches near Oskar. Genealogists can locate Oskar Cemetery, Redridge Cemetery, and family-named roads near Schmidt Corner.
  46. 2011 Map of Muggun Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Muggun Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Muggun Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    Coastal Allouez Township is depicted here during the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of lakefront infrastructure and wilderness. Researchers can trace historical utility sites like Tamarack Waterworks and the mouth of Muggun Creek.
  49. 2011 Map of Hancock, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hancock, 2011 Print
    2011 Hancock
    2011 Print · USGS
    Hancock and the Keweenaw Peninsula’s copper mining district are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace legacy sites like the Franklin Mine, Finlandia University, and the Saint Joseph Cemetery.
  52. 2014 Map of Muggun Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Muggun Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Muggun Creek
    2014 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula meets the expanse of Lake Superior in this contemporary coastal survey. Researchers can trace the rugged shoreline and local drainages like Muggun Creek and Brewery Creek along Lakeshore Drive.
  55. 2014 Map of Hancock, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hancock, 2014 Print
    2014 Hancock
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Copper Country legacy is on full display in this 2014 record of the Keweenaw Peninsula, where industrial heritage meets the Lake Superior shore. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Finlandia Univ, Franklin Mine, and Waasa Cem.
  58. 2014 Map of Oskar, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Oskar, 2014 Print
    2014 Oskar
    2014 Print · USGS
    The northern Keweenaw Peninsula meets the shoreline of Lake Superior in this 21st-century portrait of Houghton County. Researchers can locate family roots at Oskar Cem and Redridge Cem or trace the maritime corridor of the Keweenaw Waterway.
  61. 2017 Map of Oskar, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Oskar, 2017 Print
    2017 Oskar
    2017 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula comes alive in this 2010s survey, showing the rural communities of Oskar and Liminga along the lake. Researchers can trace local lineage at Oskar Cem or locate coastal landmarks like High Point and Harrington Island.
  64. 2017 Map of Muggun Creek, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Muggun Creek, 2017 Print
    2017 Muggun Creek
    2017 Print · USGS
    The western shoreline of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula is captured here in the twenty-tens, showing the point where the county line meets the coast. Researchers can trace land access via Fisherman Rd and the drainage of Muggun Cr and Brewery Cr.
  67. 2017 Map of Hancock, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hancock, 2017 Print
    2017 Hancock
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula's industrial and cultural heart is revealed in this modern survey of the copper-rich region around the Portage Lake area. Researchers can trace the heritage of Franklin Mine, locate Waasa Cem, and follow the Hancock to Calumet Route through the historical mining district.
  70. 2019 Map of Oskar, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Oskar, 2019 Print
    2019 Oskar
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula's rugged coast and inland settlements come into focus in this late 2010s study of the area northwest of Houghton. Researchers can trace family-named roads and locate regional landmarks like Oskar Cem, Liminga, and the Keweenaw Waterway.
  73. 2019 Map of Muggun Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Muggun Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Muggun Creek
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula shoreline meets the open water of the Great Lakes in this 2019 survey of the Michigan coast. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage patterns of Muggun Cr and Gardeners Cr or locate specific lakeside access points along Fisherman Rd.
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