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Old Maps of Portage, Michigan

Explore 18 old maps of Portage, spanning from 1922 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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Portage, MI maps

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  1. 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 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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. 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. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 2011 Map of Portage, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Portage, 2011 Print
    2011 Portage
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Portage, including Kalamazoo, Vicksburg, and other nearby areas
  28. 2011 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Schoolcraft NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Portage, including Kalamazoo, Schoolcraft, and other nearby areas
  31. 2014 Map of Portage, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Portage, 2014 Print
    2014 Portage
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Portage, including Kalamazoo, Vicksburg, and other nearby areas
  34. 2014 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Schoolcraft NW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Portage, including Kalamazoo, Schoolcraft, and other nearby areas
  37. 2017 Map of Portage, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Portage, 2017 Print
    2017 Portage
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Portage, including Kalamazoo, Vicksburg, and other nearby areas
  40. 2017 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Schoolcraft NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Portage, including Kalamazoo, Schoolcraft, and other nearby areas
  43. 2019 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Schoolcraft NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Portage, including Kalamazoo, Schoolcraft, and other nearby areas
  46. 2019 Map of Portage, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Portage, 2019 Print
    2019 Portage
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Portage, including Kalamazoo, Vicksburg, and other nearby areas
  49. 2023 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Schoolcraft NW
    2023 Print · USGS
    Modern Kalamazoo and Portage sit at the northern edge of this lake-strewn landscape as it appeared recently. Researchers can locate family plots at Hope Cem and Harrison Cem or trace the developing residential corridors around Texas Corners.
  52. 2023 Map of Portage, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Portage, 2023 Print
    2023 Portage
    2023 Print · USGS
    Kalamazoo and Portage are seen here in the 2020s, showing a suburban landscape deeply integrated with its historic glacial lakes. Researchers can trace local burial sites at Central Cem or Indian Fields Cem and locate landmarks like Upjohn Pond.
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