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Old Maps of Houghton, Michigan for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 36 historic maps of Houghton. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Houghton's past.

Houghton, 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 Chassell, 1966 Print
    1946 Map of Chassell, 1966 Print
    1946 Chassell
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Copper Country of Michigan's Upper Peninsula comes to life in this mid-century survey of the port towns and mining districts along the Keweenaw. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Isle Royale Mine, the campus of the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, and small-town roots in Dodgeville or Atlantic Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1946 Map of South Range, 1966 Print
    1946 Map of South Range, 1966 Print
    1946 South Range
    1966 Print · USGS
    Houghton County’s copper mining district is captured here just after the war, showing the tight-knit company towns and rail lines of the Keweenaw. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the footprint of Painesdale, the Atlantic Mine, and the Copper Range railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1948 Map of South Range
    1948 Map of South Range
    1948 South Range
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Michigan Copper Country is captured here during the late 1940s, highlighting the industrial corridor from Atlantic Mine south through Painesdale. Genealogists and historians can trace the precise layouts of mining locations such as Baltic and Trimountain, as well as the COPPER RANGE rail network.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 1948 Map of Chassell
    1948 Map of Chassell
    1948 Chassell
    1948 Print · USGS
    The copper mining heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula is shown here during its mid-century industrial peak. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Copper Range and locate old mining operations like the Isle Royale Mine and Old Superior Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 1978 Map of Chassell, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Chassell, 1980 Print
    1978 Chassell
    1980 Print · USGS
    Houghton County at the close of the 1970s shows the enduring footprint of the Copper Country's mining and maritime industry. Trace the layout of settlements like Atlantic Mine and Chassell or the waterfront developments along Portage Lake.
  43. 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.
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 2011 Map of South Range, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of South Range, 2011 Print
    2011 South Range
    2011 Print · USGS
    Houghton County’s copper-mining legacy remains etched into the landscape in the early 2000s, showing the enduring structure of the company towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Atlantic Mine, Painesdale, and the Mountain View Cemetery amidst the hills and creeks.
  55. 2011 Map of Chassell, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Chassell, 2011 Print
    2011 Chassell
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula’s industrial and educational heart is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on Houghton and the Portage Lake shoreline. Researchers can locate specialized sites like the Grognet Flying Service Seaplane Base and the Atlantic Mine Post Office.
  58. 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.
  61. 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.
  64. 2014 Map of Chassell, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Chassell, 2014 Print
    2014 Chassell
    2014 Print · USGS
    Houghton County's Copper Country shoreline and interior settlements are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from Hancock down to Chassell, identifying landmarks like Forest Hill Cem and Sunshine Beach.
  67. 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.
  70. 2014 Map of South Range, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of South Range, 2014 Print
    2014 South Range
    2014 Print · USGS
    Houghton County's industrial heritage is on display in the early twenty-first century as it traces the string of mining towns along the ridge. Genealogists and historians can locate specific streets and sites in Painesdale, Atlantic Mine, and South Range.
  73. 2017 Map of South Range, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of South Range, 2017 Print
    2017 South Range
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Michigan Copper Country comes into focus in this recent survey of the settlements south of Houghton. Researchers can trace the legacy of the region's mining era through South Range, the Champion Mine, and the Atlantic Mine Cem.
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