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. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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55. 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.

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58. 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.

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61. 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.

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64. 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.

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67. 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.

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70. 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.

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73. 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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