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Old Maps of River Forest, Lansing for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 11 historic maps of River Forest. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of River Forest.

River Forest, Lansing maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 2019 Map of Lansing North, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lansing North, 2019 Print
    2019 Lansing North
    2019 Print · USGS
    Northern Lansing and Clinton County come into focus during this recent 2019 survey, showing the interface between city growth and rural landscape. Researchers can locate established landmarks like Hurd Cem, the Capital Region International Airport, and the community of DeWitt.
  31. 2023 Map of Lansing North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Lansing North, 2023 Print
    2023 Lansing North
    2023 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Lansing metropolitan area are documented here during a period of significant suburban and infrastructure growth. Researchers can locate established community landmarks like Gunnisonville Cem, trace the course of the Looking Glass River, and study the layout of the Capital Region International Airport.
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