Old Maps of Charleston Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Charleston Township with 39 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 Charleston Township has changed over the decades.


Charleston Township, MI maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Galesburg
    1918 Map of Galesburg
    1918 Galesburg
    1918 Print · USGS
    Kalamazoo and Barry Counties appear during the First World War, showing a landscape defined by the massive Camp Custer military reservation. Researchers can trace rural life through a network of dozens of one-room schoolhouses, the Michigan Central rail line, and summer colonies on Gull Lake.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1918 Map of Leonidas
    1918 Map of Leonidas
    1918 Leonidas
    1918 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the close of the Great War reveals a landscape of tight-knit farming townships connected by the GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RR. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous district schools and landmarks like Beard Church, Dutton Cemetery, and Kings Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Leonidas
    1944 Map of Leonidas
    1944 Leonidas
    1944 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties are shown here as the region's agricultural and rail networks reached their mid-century peak. Genealogists can trace family locations near dozens of named schools and landmarks like Dutton Cemetery, Kings Mill, and Beard Ch.

  4. 1944 Map of Galesburg
    1944 Map of Galesburg
    1944 Galesburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    During the height of World War II, this region was defined by the presence of Fort Custer and the busy Michigan Central rail corridor. Researchers can trace dozens of early rural schoolhouses like Toad Hollow Sch and Grey Sch alongside the sprawling waters of Gull Lake.

  5. 1947 Map of Augusta, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Augusta, 1955 Print
    1947 Augusta
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Kalamazoo and Calhoun county line was a hub of military and medical activity in the late 1940s. Researchers can trace the extensive grounds of the Fort Custer Military Reservation and locate local landmarks like the Veterans Hospital and Martin Sch.

  6. 1947 Map of Galesburg, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Galesburg, 1955 Print
    1947 Galesburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Galesburg and the Kalamazoo River valley are seen here just after the war, showcasing the region's transition from rural mills to industrial centers. Researchers can trace family history at Shafter Cem, locate the Indian Mounds on Rowe Island, and see the early layout of Morrow Lake.

  7. 1947 Map of Galesburg, 1965 Print
    1947 Map of Galesburg, 1965 Print
    1947 Galesburg
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Kalamazoo and Barry County line comes alive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of lakeside retreats and growing military installations. Genealogists can trace family names at Stony Lake Cem or Bansfield Sch while exploring the pre-interstate corridors of Augusta and Galesburg.

  8. 1947 Map of Leonidas, 1976 Print
    1947 Map of Leonidas, 1976 Print
    1947 Leonidas
    1976 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan rural life is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by small crossroads settlements and the family-run farms between them. Researchers can trace the exact locations of vanished country schools like Hull Sch and rural landmarks such as Kings Mill and Wakeshma Tabernacle.

  9. 1950 Map of Leonidas
    1950 Map of Leonidas
    1950 Leonidas
    1950 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan’s borderlands at mid-century are defined by the winding St Joseph River and a patchwork of rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Gilson Cem, Dutton Cem, and the numerous rural schools including Factoryville Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1950 Map of Galesburg
    1950 Map of Galesburg
    1950 Galesburg
    1950 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Michigan at mid-century shows a landscape defined by the expansion of Fort Custer and the busy rail corridors of Galesburg. Researchers can trace old family schoolhouses like Hoover Sch and Toad Hollow Sch alongside the summer resorts of Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 1961 Map of Galesburg, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Galesburg, 1962 Print
    1961 Galesburg
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Kalamazoo River valley in the early sixties shows a landscape of growing towns and deep-rooted family landmarks. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Shafter Cem or Howlandsburg Cem and explore industrial sites such as the Powerplant on Morrow Lake.
    5 unique versions available

  14. 1961 Map of Augusta, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Augusta, 1962 Print
    1961 Augusta
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Kalamazoo River valley in the early 1960s reveals a unique intersection of military installations and small-town Michigan life. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Fort Custer Military Reservation and locate local landmarks like the Veterans Administration Hospital and Martin Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 1982 Map of Adams Park
    1982 Map of Adams Park
    1982 Adams Park
    1982 Print · USGS
    Kalamazoo County townships were established rural communities in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Cook Cem, the Indian Lake Sch, and the Grand Trunk Western rail line.

  17. 1982 Map of Climax
    1982 Map of Climax
    1982 Climax
    1982 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties are captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of established farmsteads and rural townships. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like West Leroy Cemetery, Northside Cemetery, and the Wakeshma Church.

  18. 1982 Map of Kalamazoo, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Kalamazoo, 1983 Print
    1982 Kalamazoo
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Kalamazoo River valley in the early eighties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace the limits of Kalamazoo and Battle Creek or locate landmarks like Fort Custer National Cemetery and Gull Lake.

  19. 1998 Map of Augusta, 1999 Print
    1998 Map of Augusta, 1999 Print
    1998 Augusta
    1999 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek come alive in the late nineties, showcasing a unique mix of military legacies and conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Fort Custer National Cemetery or locate the historic Martin Sch and Lawler Cem.

  20. 2011 Map of Adams Park, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Adams Park, 2011 Print
    2011 Adams Park
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston Township, including Pavilion, Pavilion Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2011 Map of Galesburg, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Galesburg, 2011 Print
    2011 Galesburg
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston Township, including Galesburg, Richland, and other nearby areas

  22. 2011 Map of Augusta, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Augusta, 2011 Print
    2011 Augusta
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston Township, including Battle Creek, Springfield, and other nearby areas

  23. 2011 Map of Climax, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Climax, 2011 Print
    2011 Climax
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston Township, including Battle Creek, Climax, and other nearby areas

  24. 2014 Map of Adams Park, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Adams Park, 2014 Print
    2014 Adams Park
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston Township, including Pavilion, Pavilion Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2014 Map of Climax, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Climax, 2014 Print
    2014 Climax
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Charleston Township, including Battle Creek, Climax, and other nearby areas

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