Old Maps of Liberty Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 2023 Map of Somerset Center, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Somerset Center

    2023 Print · USGS

    Hillsdale and Jackson counties are shown in the early 2020s, a region defined by its numerous glacial lakes and headwater streams. Researchers can locate several burial sites including Laurel Hill Cem and Gambleville Cem, or trace the shores of Lake LeAnn and Crispell Lake.

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40. 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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