1900s (20th Century) Maps of Columbia Township, Michigan

Explore 12 historic maps of Columbia Township from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Columbia Township's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Columbia Township, MI maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Jackson
    1935 Map of Jackson
    1935 Jackson
    1935 Print · USGS
    The rail and river networks of south-central Michigan are captured here in the mid-1930s as the area transitioned between agricultural roots and industrial growth. Genealogists can locate numerous country schools and landmarks like Putney Mill, Turkey Hall Sch, and Somerset Center.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1939 Map of Jackson
    1939 Map of Jackson
    1939 Jackson
    1939 Print · USGS
    Jackson and its southern lake country are captured here in the late 1930s, showing a landscape of burgeoning settlements and vital rail lines. Researchers can trace the heritage of local school districts and rural crossroads like Cement City, Somerset Center, and the Turkey Hall Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Manchester, 1972 Print
    1948 Map of Manchester, 1972 Print
    1948 Manchester
    1972 Print · USGS
    Manchester and the Irish Hills region are shown here just after the war, when the New York Central rail line still connected these rural townships. Genealogists can trace dozens of local schoolhouses and churches, such as Sharon Hill Sch and North Sharon Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1949 Map of Manchester
    1949 Map of Manchester
    1949 Manchester
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan in the late 1940s reveals a patchwork of small-town centers and lakeside retreats connected by the New York Central rail line. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local sites like Raymond Cem, Iron Creek Ch, and the McMahon Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 1971 Map of Cement City, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Cement City, 1973 Print
    1971 Cement City
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Irish Hills region in the early seventies shows a community balanced between traditional rail-side industry and growing lakeside recreation. Trace family roots at Sanford Cem, locate the old Penn Central tracks, or find long-standing landmarks like St Rita Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1971 Map of Michigan Center, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Michigan Center, 1973 Print
    1971 Michigan Center
    1973 Print · USGS
    Jackson County’s lake country is captured here in the early seventies, showing the residential expansion around Michigan Center and Leoni. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near Roseland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Ackerson Lake Sch, and the Penn Central rail corridor.

  10. 1980 Map of Norvell, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Norvell, 1981 Print
    1980 Norvell
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Jackson County countryside during the late seventies reveals a landscape of lakeside retreats and small-town junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Napoleon, Norvell, and rural landmarks like Long School and Maple Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1980 Map of Onsted, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Onsted, 1981 Print
    1980 Onsted
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Irish Hills region in the early eighties was a bustling hub of lakefront recreation and automotive racing. Genealogists and local historians can locate Maple Shade Cem, the landmark St Joseph Shrine, and old routes through Brooklyn and Onsted.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1983 Map of Jackson, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Jackson, 1984 Print
    1983 Jackson
    1984 Print · USGS
    Jackson and the surrounding lake country are shown in the early eighties as a hub of rail transit and outdoor recreation. Local historians can trace institutional footprints like the State Prison Farm or explore the landscape of Minards Mill and Olivet College.

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