Old Maps of Brooklyn, Columbia Township for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 12 historic maps of Brooklyn. 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 Brooklyn's past.


Brooklyn, Columbia Township 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. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 2023 Map of Onsted, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Onsted, 2023 Print
    2023 Onsted
    2023 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan lake country is meticulously documented in this contemporary survey, showing the interconnected waters of Lenawee and Jackson counties. Local historians can trace established communities like Onsted and Brooklyn, alongside local landmarks like St Josephs Shrine Cem and Oak Shade Park.

  12. 2023 Map of Cement City, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Cement City, 2023 Print
    2023 Cement City
    2023 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan's lake country is captured here in the early 2020s, where three counties meet among a dense network of water bodies and rural settlements. Genealogists can locate family sites at Pratt or Sanford Cem, while historians trace the waterways of Goose Creek and the River Raisin.

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