Old Maps of Galesburg, Michigan

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Galesburg, 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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 2011 Map of Galesburg, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Galesburg, 2011 Print
    2011 Galesburg
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Galesburg, including Richland, Richland Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Galesburg, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Galesburg, 2014 Print
    2014 Galesburg
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Galesburg, including Richland, Richland Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2017 Map of Galesburg, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Galesburg, 2017 Print
    2017 Galesburg
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Galesburg, including Richland, Richland Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of Galesburg, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Galesburg, 2019 Print
    2019 Galesburg
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Galesburg, including Richland, Richland Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2023 Map of Galesburg, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Galesburg, 2023 Print
    2023 Galesburg
    2023 Print · USGS
    Galesburg and the surrounding Kalamazoo County lake country are captured in this contemporary survey of the region's evolving landscape. Researchers can locate several burial sites including Kalamazoo County Poor Farm Cem, Shafter Cem, and Howlandsburg Cem.

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