Old Maps of Sunset Beach, Norvell Township for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Sunset Beach with 12 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 Sunset Beach has changed over the decades.


Sunset Beach, Norvell Township maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  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. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 2011 Map of Onsted, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Onsted, 2011 Print
    2011 Onsted
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including Manchester Township, Brooklyn, and other nearby areas

  9. 2014 Map of Onsted, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Onsted, 2014 Print
    2014 Onsted
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including Manchester Township, Brooklyn, and other nearby areas

  10. 2017 Map of Onsted, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Onsted, 2017 Print
    2017 Onsted
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including Manchester Township, Brooklyn, and other nearby areas

  11. 2019 Map of Onsted, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Onsted, 2019 Print
    2019 Onsted
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunset Beach, including Manchester Township, Brooklyn, and other nearby areas

  12. 2023 Map of Onsted, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Onsted, 2023 Print
    2023 Onsted
    2023 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan lake country is meticulously documented in this contemporary survey, showing the interconnected waters of Lenawee and Jackson counties. Local historians can trace established communities like Onsted and Brooklyn, alongside local landmarks like St Josephs Shrine Cem and Oak Shade Park.

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