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Old Maps of Jackson, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Jackson, MI maps

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  1. 1919 Map of Rives Junction, 1960 Print
    1919 Map of Rives Junction, 1960 Print
    1919 Rives Junction
    1960 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Ingham and Jackson Counties are captured here at the end of the Great War. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local school districts and settlements like Rives Junction, Bunker Hill Center, and Fitchburg.
  4. 1921 Map of Rives Junction
    1921 Map of Rives Junction
    1921 Rives Junction
    1921 Print · USGS
    Jackson and its northern rural townships are captured in the early twenties, a time of small school districts and steam-powered rail travel. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Bunker Hill Chapel, the County Infirmary, and East Rives Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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
  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. 1970 Map of Gilletts Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Gilletts Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Gilletts Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's landscape east of the city is captured here in the early 1970s, showing a blend of institutional land and growing lakeside communities. Trace historic footprints at the State Prison Farm, Henrietta Station, and old family burial grounds like Coon Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1970 Map of Jackson North, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Jackson North, 1973 Print
    1970 Jackson North
    1973 Print · USGS
    Jackson and its northern townships are shown in the early seventies as the city’s residential grid met the industrial rail lines. Genealogists can trace family sites like Draper Cem and Jones Cem or locate old schoolhouses like Parnall Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1971 Map of Jackson South, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Jackson South, 1973 Print
    1971 Jackson South
    1973 Print · USGS
    Jackson and its southern suburbs were expanding during the early 1970s as new campus facilities and parks reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace local heritage at St Johns Cemetery, Jackson Community College, and the old rail corridor of the Penn Central.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  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. 2023 Map of Michigan Center, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Michigan Center, 2023 Print
    2023 Michigan Center
    2023 Print · USGS
    Jackson County’s lake country is captured in this modern survey of the communities east of the city. Researchers can trace family roots at Leoni Cem and Oak Grove Cem or locate the sprawling shorelines of Center Lake and Wolf Lake.
  40. 2023 Map of Jackson South, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Jackson South, 2023 Print
    2023 Jackson South
    2023 Print · USGS
    Jackson and its southern lakefront communities are captured in this recent survey of the region's expanding footprint. Researchers can trace local genealogy and landmarks at Saint John's Catholic Cem, South Jackson Community Church, and Jackson College.
  43. 2023 Map of Gilletts Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Gilletts Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Gilletts Lake
    2023 Print · USGS
    Gilletts Lake and the rural townships of Jackson County are shown in this modern survey of Michigan's lake country. Genealogists and local historians can locate several historic burial sites like Cradit Cem and trace the winding course of the Portage River.
  46. 2023 Map of Jackson North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Jackson North, 2023 Print
    2023 Jackson North
    2023 Print · USGS
    Jackson and its northern outskirts are captured here during a period of modern expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Draper Cem, Bond Cem, or the namesake Blackman Cem north of the city center.
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