Old Maps of Kalamazoo, Michigan

Explore 34 old maps of Kalamazoo, spanning from 1916 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Kalamazoo, MI maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Kalamazoo, 1956 Print
    1916 Map of Kalamazoo, 1956 Print
    1916 Kalamazoo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Kalamazoo and the paper-mill towns of the Kalamazoo River valley are captured here during a time of industrial expansion and rail growth. Researchers can trace the early city grid, rural schoolhouses like Honeysette School, and institutional landmarks like the State Hospital.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1918 Map of Kalamazoo
    1918 Map of Kalamazoo
    1918 Kalamazoo
    1918 Print · USGS
    The Kalamazoo River valley in the late teens served as a powerhouse for Michigan rail and industry, from the mills in Parchment to the Otsego Dam. Genealogists can locate family sites near rural landmarks like Daugherty Corners, Oshtemo, or the Grand Prairie School.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1922 Map of Schoolcraft
    1922 Map of Schoolcraft
    1922 Schoolcraft
    1922 Print · USGS
    Southern Kalamazoo and northern St. Joseph counties are captured here in the early 1920s as a thriving hub of rail transport and rural education. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of local sites, from the rail junction at Schoolcraft to the lakeside Ramona Park and the Flowerfield Sta.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Kalamazoo
    1943 Map of Kalamazoo
    1943 Kalamazoo
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kalamazoo and its northern satellite towns are shown here during a period of industrial and rail prominence. Genealogists can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from Nazareth Academy to local schoolhouses like Grand Prairie Sch and Star Sch.

  5. 1943 Map of Schoolcraft
    1943 Map of Schoolcraft
    1943 Schoolcraft
    1943 Print · USGS
    Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties are shown here during the early 1940s, a landscape defined by glacial lakes and the expansive Schoolcraft Prairie. Trace family roots at Vicksburg or locate historic rural schools like Lost Island Sch and Brick Sch.

  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. 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

  9. 1967 Map of Kalamazoo SW, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Kalamazoo SW, 1969 Print
    1967 Kalamazoo SW
    1969 Print · USGS
    Westward expansion from KALAMAZOO is captured here in the late sixties as suburban tracts began to meet rural farmland. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Liberty Cem, Doughertys Corners, and many rural school sites such as Alamo Valley Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 1969 Print
    1967 Schoolcraft NW
    1969 Print · USGS
    The lake-dotted landscape of Kalamazoo County is captured here in the late sixties as the city of PORTAGE expands toward the west. Researchers can locate early rural landmarks including Texas Corners, Hope Cem, and the small Landing Field near the Portage city limits.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1967 Map of Kalamazoo, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Kalamazoo, 1969 Print
    1967 Kalamazoo
    1969 Print · USGS
    Kalamazoo at the end of the sixties shows a thriving hub of education and industry along the Kalamazoo River. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of the Kalamazoo State Hospital or locate family plots in Mountain Home Cem and Mt Olivet Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1967 Map of Portage, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Portage, 1969 Print
    1967 Portage
    1969 Print · USGS
    The suburbs of Kalamazoo and Portage were rapidly evolving in the late sixties as new schools and shopping centers met the lakefront. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Dry Prairie Cem, Ramona Park, and the Grand Trunk Western line.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 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.

  14. 1995 Map of Kalamazoo, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Kalamazoo, 1999 Print
    1995 Kalamazoo
    1999 Print · USGS
    Kalamazoo and its industrial suburbs are captured in the mid-nineties as the city center thrives alongside the river and rail lines. Researchers can map out institutional history at Western Michigan University and trace family roots at Mt Olivet Cemetery or Mountain Home Cem.

  15. 2011 Map of Kalamazoo SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Kalamazoo SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Kalamazoo SW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalamazoo, including Alamo Township, Cooper Charter Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Portage, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Portage, 2011 Print
    2011 Portage
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalamazoo, including Portage, Vicksburg, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Schoolcraft NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalamazoo, including Portage, Schoolcraft, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of Kalamazoo, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Kalamazoo, 2011 Print
    2011 Kalamazoo
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalamazoo, including Parchment, Richland Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Kalamazoo SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Kalamazoo SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Kalamazoo SW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalamazoo, including Alamo Township, Cooper Charter Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Portage, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Portage, 2014 Print
    2014 Portage
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalamazoo, including Portage, Vicksburg, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Kalamazoo, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Kalamazoo, 2014 Print
    2014 Kalamazoo
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalamazoo, including Parchment, Richland Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Schoolcraft NW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalamazoo, including Portage, Schoolcraft, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Portage, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Portage, 2017 Print
    2017 Portage
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalamazoo, including Portage, Vicksburg, and other nearby areas

  24. 2017 Map of Kalamazoo SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Kalamazoo SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Kalamazoo SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalamazoo, including Alamo Township, Cooper Charter Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Schoolcraft NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalamazoo, including Portage, Schoolcraft, and other nearby areas

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