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Old Maps of Columbia Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 32 historic maps of Columbia Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 2011 Map of Michigan Center, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Michigan Center, 2011 Print
    2011 Michigan Center
    2011 Print · USGS
    Jackson County is shown at the start of the twenty-first century, centered on the interconnected waterways of Michigan Center. Researchers can trace local lineages at Leoni Cemetery or explore the lakefront development around Wolf Lake and Ackerson Lake.
  43. 2011 Map of Norvell, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Norvell, 2011 Print
    2011 Norvell
    2011 Print · USGS
    The glacial lakes and river valleys of Jackson County appear here during a period of steady residential and recreational growth. Researchers can trace family history at Grass Lake Cemetery or locate old community hubs like the Norvell Post Office and Wolf Lake Airport.
  46. 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.
  49. 2014 Map of Michigan Center, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Michigan Center, 2014 Print
    2014 Michigan Center
    2014 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's lake-rich landscape is captured in detail during the early 2010s, showcasing the interconnected waterways and residential growth around Michigan Center. Researchers can trace local heritage at Leoni Cem or explore the aviation footprints of Napoleon Airport and Day Field Airport.
  52. 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.
  55. 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.
  58. 2014 Map of Norvell, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Norvell, 2014 Print
    2014 Norvell
    2014 Print · USGS
    The lake-strewn landscape of Jackson County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural communities of Norvell and Napoleon. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Ray Cem and trace the course of the River Raisin.
  61. 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.
  64. 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.
  67. 2017 Map of Michigan Center, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Michigan Center, 2017 Print
    2017 Michigan Center
    2017 Print · USGS
    The lake-dotted countryside east of Jackson is captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape shaped by water and local aviation. Researchers can locate Leoni Cemetery, trace the banks of Center Lake, or find former airstrips like Van Wagen Airport.
  70. 2017 Map of Norvell, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Norvell, 2017 Print
    2017 Norvell
    2017 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's lake-rich landscape is captured in the late twenty-teens, showing the established communities of Napoleon and Norvell. Researchers can trace local lineage through several burial sites like Roman Orthodox Cem and Ray Cem or locate the Wolf Lake Airport.
  73. 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.
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