Old Maps of Brooklyn, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Brooklyn, 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. 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. 2011 Map of Cement City, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cement City, 2011 Print
    2011 Cement City
    2011 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan's lake country is captured here in the early twenty-first century as established villages like Cement City and Brooklyn anchor a landscape of recreation. Researchers can trace numerous family burial grounds including Pratt Cemetery and Sanford Cemetery among the many glacial basins of Lake Columbia and Goose Lake.

  12. 2011 Map of Onsted, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Onsted, 2011 Print
    2011 Onsted
    2011 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan lake country is on full display here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by seasonal camps and growing residential clusters. Researchers can trace family plots at Brooklyn Cemetery or locate landmarks like the Michigan International Speedway and Onsted Post Office.

  13. 2014 Map of Onsted, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Onsted, 2014 Print
    2014 Onsted
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Irish Hills region in the early twenty-first century shows a landscape of dense lake clusters and rural crossroads. Local historians can trace family plots at Maple Shade Cem or explore the settlement patterns around Onsted, Springville, and Vineyard Lake.

  14. 2014 Map of Cement City, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cement City, 2014 Print
    2014 Cement City
    2014 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan's lake country is captured here during the early twenty-first century as the tri-county borders meet. Local historians can trace established homesteads and rural landmarks across Cement City, Jefferson, and the numerous burial sites like Sanford Cem and Pratt Cem.

  15. 2017 Map of Onsted, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Onsted, 2017 Print
    2017 Onsted
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Irish Hills region comes into focus during the mid-2010s, showcasing a dense network of lakeside communities and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace local lineage through Brooklyn Cem and Springville Cem or explore the development of The Heights and Oak Shade Park.

  16. 2017 Map of Cement City, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Cement City, 2017 Print
    2017 Cement City
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Irish Hills region at the borders of Jackson and Lenawee counties is captured here in 2017. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Clark Lake Cem and Osborn Cem or explore the shorelines of Lake Columbia and Devils Lake.

  17. 2019 Map of Onsted, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Onsted, 2019 Print
    2019 Onsted
    2019 Print · USGS
    The lake country of the Jackson and Lenawee border is captured here during the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape of scattered settlements and glacial hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Highland Cem or Maple Shade Cem and explore the legacy of the Irish Hills near Cambridge Junction.

  18. 2019 Map of Cement City, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Cement City, 2019 Print
    2019 Cement City
    2019 Print · USGS
    The lake country of Jackson and Lenawee counties comes into focus in this recent survey of the Michigan landscape. Trace family history and land use through numerous local burial sites like Osborn Cem and landmarks like Lake Columbia or Prospect Hill.

  19. 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.

  20. 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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