Old Maps of Liberty Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Liberty Township with 30 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Liberty Township has changed over the decades.


Liberty 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. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 1971 Map of Somerset Center, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Somerset Center, 1973 Print
    1971 Somerset Center
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Jackson and Hillsdale county line in the early 1970s shows a landscape of small settlements and interconnected glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can locate Patch Cemetery, trace the Old Railroad Grade, and explore the village of Jerome.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  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. 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 Somerset Center, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Somerset Center, 2011 Print
    2011 Somerset Center
    2011 Print · USGS
    Hillsdale County is captured here at the beginning of the twenty-first century, showing a landscape of scattered rural settlements and numerous lakes. Genealogists can trace family sites at Somerset Center and Liberty or locate the Gambleville Cemetery and Patch Cemetery.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 2011 Map of Jackson South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Jackson South, 2011 Print
    2011 Jackson South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Jackson and its southern lake districts appear in detail during this early 21st-century period. Genealogists can trace family names across numerous sites including Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Odd Fellows Cemetery, and South Jackson Cemetery.

  15. 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.

  16. 2014 Map of Jackson South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Jackson South, 2014 Print
    2014 Jackson South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Jackson and its southern suburbs are shown here in the mid-2010s, capturing the city's transition from an industrial rail hub to a lake-dotted landscape. Genealogists and local historians can locate several major burial sites, including Mt Evergreen Cem and Snyder Cem, alongside the Jackson Station rail yards.

  17. 2014 Map of Somerset Center, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Somerset Center, 2014 Print
    2014 Somerset Center
    2014 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan’s lake-dotted landscape is detailed here just after the turn of the millennium, spanning the Jackson and Hillsdale county line. Researchers can locate several historic burial sites like Laurel Hill Cem and Gay Cem near the settlements of Somerset Center and Jerome.

  18. 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.

  19. 2017 Map of Jackson South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Jackson South, 2017 Print
    2017 Jackson South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Jackson and its southern suburbs are captured here during a period of steady growth and local continuity. Genealogists and researchers can locate family plots at Mount Evergreen Cem or trace the early campus of Jackson Coll and the community at Vandercook Lake.

  20. 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.

  21. 2017 Map of Somerset Center, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Somerset Center, 2017 Print
    2017 Somerset Center
    2017 Print · USGS
    The glacial lakes and headwaters of southern Michigan are captured here in the late twenty-tens. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Laurel Hill Cem and Somerset Center Cem or trace the early course of the N Br Kalamazoo River.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 2019 Map of Jackson South, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Jackson South, 2019 Print
    2019 Jackson South
    2019 Print · USGS
    The southern portion of JACKSON and the community of Vandercook Lake are captured here as they appeared in 2019. Researchers can trace family history through several significant sites, including Woodland Cemetery and the Snyder Cemetery near South Jackson.

  25. 2019 Map of Michigan Center, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Michigan Center, 2019 Print
    2019 Michigan Center
    2019 Print · USGS
    Jackson County’s lake-filled landscape is captured here in the late 2010s, showing the growth of Michigan Center and Leoni. Researchers can locate several burial sites like Eldred Cem and transport hubs including Napoleon Airport and the Grand River.

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