1970s Maps of Portland, Michigan

Explore 3 historic maps of Portland from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Portland's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Portland's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Portland, MI maps

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  1. 1978 Map of Eagle, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Eagle, 1979 Print
    1978 Eagle
    1979 Print · USGS
    Clinton County and the outskirts of Grand Ledge are captured in the late seventies, showing a landscape shaped by two major river systems. Genealogists can locate North Eagle Cem and Niles Cem, or trace the rail-side settlement at Eagle.

  2. 1978 Map of Portland North, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Portland North, 1979 Print
    1978 Portland North
    1979 Print · USGS
    Ionia County at the height of the 1970s shows a landscape defined by the convergence of the Grand River and Maple River. You can trace the industrial footprint of Muir, Lyons, and Portland through old rail grades, the Webber Dam, and the Keefer Cem.

  3. 1978 Map of Portland South, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Portland South, 1979 Print
    1978 Portland South
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Grand River valley in the late seventies reveals a landscape of river-town growth and rural persistence near the Ionia and Eaton county line. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Knox Sch, East Sebewa Cem, and the old Grange Hall.

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