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Old Maps of Lansing, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 33 historic maps of Lansing. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Lansing, MI maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Mason, 1965 Print
    1909 Map of Mason, 1965 Print
    1909 Mason
    1965 Print · USGS
    Ingham County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the intersection of major rail lines and a dense network of one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Haslett, Dansville, and numerous family-named schools like Akers School or Kipp School.
  4. 1910 Map of Lansing, 1958 Print
    1910 Map of Lansing, 1958 Print
    1910 Lansing
    1958 Print · USGS
    The state capital and its surrounding agrarian townships are captured here during a period of significant growth at the start of the 1910s. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family farms and local landmarks including Dolly Varden School, Grovenberg Church, and the Pere Marquette rail lines.
  7. 1911 Map of Mason
    1911 Map of Mason
    1911 Mason
    1911 Print · USGS
    Ingham County at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape of busy rail junctions and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of named country schools like White Dog School and Marble School, or locate ancestral property near Mason and Dansville.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1912 Map of Lansing
    1912 Map of Lansing
    1912 Lansing
    1912 Print · USGS
    Lansing and the surrounding townships are captured in 1912 as the region's rural character met the growing industrial city. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of country school sites like Dolly Varden School or settlements such as Dimondale and Canada Settlement.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1927 Map of De Witt
    1927 Map of De Witt
    1927 De Witt
    1927 Print · USGS
    Clinton County and its neighbors are captured here in the 1920s, showing a landscape of small farming townships and river-fed settlements. Researchers can trace dozens of rural school sites like Bengal Center School and local landmarks like Oak Ridge Cemetery or the Wilsey Church.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Grand Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of burgeoning cities and new interstate highways. Trace family roots and regional growth in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and the glacial lake country around Gun Lake or Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Grand Rapids
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a region shaped by major river systems and a robust rail network. Trace mid-century industrial growth and land use from Grand Rapids to the Fort Custer Military Reservation and Gun Lake.
  22. 1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Grand Rapids
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Southern Michigan is mapped here at a time of massive growth, showing the expanding urban footprints of Grand Rapids and Lansing. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Grand Trunk Western RR, find historic boundaries of the Fort Custer Military Reservation, or locate sporting camps around Gun Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1965 Map of Lansing South, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Lansing South, 1967 Print
    1965 Lansing South
    1967 Print · USGS
    Greater Lansing is captured in a period of significant mid-century expansion along the Grand River and Red Cedar River corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in Mt Hope Cemetery or locate old neighborhood landmarks like St Mary Sch and the settlement of Millett.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1965 Map of Lansing North, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Lansing North, 1967 Print
    1965 Lansing North
    1967 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lansing and the rural DeWitt area come to life in this mid-sixties survey. Researchers can trace family history at St Joseph Cemetery, locate old schoolhouses like Brown Sch, and follow the New York Central Railroad corridor.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1965 Map of Dimondale, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Dimondale, 1967 Print
    1965 Dimondale
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan's river towns and farming townships are captured here in the mid-sixties, just as the regional highway system was beginning to reshape the countryside. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Pray Cem, old schoolhouses such as Delta Center Sch, and the industrial path of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1970 Map of East Lansing, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of East Lansing, 1973 Print
    1970 East Lansing
    1973 Print · USGS
    The East Lansing area and surrounding townships are captured here in the early 1970s as suburban growth expanded eastward. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Michigan State University, Okemos Station, and the Leek Cems.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1983 Map of Lansing, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lansing, 1984 Print
    1983 Lansing
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lansing area and its surrounding river valleys are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Conrail or locate local landmarks like St Johns Ch and Greenwood Cem.
  40. 2011 Map of East Lansing, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of East Lansing, 2011 Print
    2011 East Lansing
    2011 Print · USGS
    The sprawling campus of Michigan State University and the surrounding suburbs of Haslett and Okemos are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Spartan Stadium and several family burial sites, including Leek Cemetery.
  43. 2011 Map of Dimondale, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dimondale, 2011 Print
    2011 Dimondale
    2011 Print · USGS
    Greater Lansing and Eaton County are captured here in a period of modern expansion along the Grand River corridor. Researchers can locate several burial grounds including Pray Cemetery and West Windsor Cemetery, alongside the old Dimondale Post Office.
  46. 2011 Map of Lansing North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lansing North, 2011 Print
    2011 Lansing North
    2011 Print · USGS
    North of the state capital during the early 21st century, this area shows the suburban growth of DeWitt and Valley Farms. Researchers can trace local heritage through several burial grounds, including Wilsey Cemetery and Gunnisonville Cemetery, or locate the Capital City Airport.
  49. 2011 Map of Lansing South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lansing South, 2011 Print
    2011 Lansing South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Lansing and its southern suburbs are captured here at the start of the 2010s, showing a landscape defined by river confluences and civic expansion. Genealogists can trace numerous local burial sites including Mount Hope Cemetery, Pioneer Cemetery, and North Cemetery.
  52. 2014 Map of Dimondale, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Dimondale, 2014 Print
    2014 Dimondale
    2014 Print · USGS
    Lansing and its Eaton County neighbors are shown in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets established river towns. Trace local heritage at Delta Center Cem or follow the Grand River through Dimondale and Millett.
  55. 2014 Map of East Lansing, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of East Lansing, 2014 Print
    2014 East Lansing
    2014 Print · USGS
    Greater Lansing was a bustling academic and residential hub in the mid-2010s, centered around the Red Cedar River. Researchers can trace local heritage at Phillips Cemetery or explore the institutional grounds of Michigan State Univ and Lakeside Airport.
  58. 2014 Map of Lansing South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lansing South, 2014 Print
    2014 Lansing South
    2014 Print · USGS
    The state capital and its southern suburbs are captured here at a moment of significant 21st-century growth. Genealogists can trace numerous local sites such as Mt Hope Cemetery, Pioneer Cemetery, and the historic campus of Lansing Community College.
  61. 2014 Map of Lansing North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lansing North, 2014 Print
    2014 Lansing North
    2014 Print · USGS
    The northern edges of Michigan's capital city are captured in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of heavy infrastructure and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Capital Region International Airport or locate burial sites like DeWitt Cem and Gunnisonville Cem along the Looking Glass River.
  64. 2017 Map of Lansing South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lansing South, 2017 Print
    2017 Lansing South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Lansing and its southern suburbs appear here in the late twenty-teens, showing the dense growth along the Red Cedar River. Genealogists can locate family sites within Mount Hope Cem or Pioneer Cem while tracing the residential expansion of Waverly and Holt.
  67. 2017 Map of Dimondale, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Dimondale, 2017 Print
    2017 Dimondale
    2017 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Lansing and the rural reaches of Eaton County come into focus during this period of 21st-century growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the legacy of early families through the Pioneer Cemetery and Dimondale Cemetery.
  70. 2017 Map of Lansing North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lansing North, 2017 Print
    2017 Lansing North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Lansing and the Looking Glass River valley are shown in the late 2010s at the intersection of three Michigan counties. Researchers can trace local burial grounds like Wilsey Cem and Hurd Cem or the suburban growth of Valley Farms and Gunnisonville.
  73. 2017 Map of East Lansing, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of East Lansing, 2017 Print
    2017 East Lansing
    2017 Print · USGS
    Greater Lansing is shown here in the late 2010s, spanning the suburban and academic landscape between East Lansing and Holt. Researchers can trace local burial sites like Phillips Cem and Glendale Cem or locate the grounds of Michigan State Univ.
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