Old Maps of Portage, Michigan for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Portage. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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Portage, MI maps
(18)- 1922 Map of Schoolcraft
1922 Schoolcraft1922 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1943 Map of Schoolcraft
1943 Schoolcraft1943 Print · USGSKalamazoo 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. - 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
1958 Grand Rapids1973 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1961 Map of Grand Rapids
1961 Grand Rapids1961 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1962 Map of Grand Rapids
1962 Grand Rapids1962 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1967 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 1969 Print
1967 Schoolcraft NW1969 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1967 Map of Portage, 1969 Print
1967 Portage1969 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1982 Map of Kalamazoo, 1983 Print
1982 Kalamazoo1983 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2011 Map of Portage, 2011 Print
2011 Portage2011 Print · USGSPortage and Vicksburg are shown during a period of significant suburban growth and lakeside development in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family sites at Dry Prairie Cemetery or locate landmarks like the Portage Post Office and Austin Lake Airport. - 2011 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2011 Print
2011 Schoolcraft NW2011 Print · USGSThe Texas Township area south of Kalamazoo shows a mix of suburban growth and lakefront living in the early 2000s. Researchers can locate family sites at Pretty Lake or Hope Cemetery, and trace local landmarks like Camp Rota-Kiwan and Perry Airport. - 2014 Map of Portage, 2014 Print
2014 Portage2014 Print · USGSThe expansion of Kalamazoo and Portage is captured here during a period of significant suburban and infrastructure development. Researchers can trace local heritage through several traditional burial grounds like Portage Central Cem and Smith Cem or examine the shoreline of Austin Lake. - 2014 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2014 Print
2014 Schoolcraft NW2014 Print · USGSThe glacial lake plains southwest of Kalamazoo are shown here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets rural roots. Researchers can locate family sites at Pretty Lake Cem or trace the early community foundations of Texas Corners and Atwater Millpond. - 2017 Map of Portage, 2017 Print
2017 Portage2017 Print · USGSThe growing suburban and industrial corridor south of Kalamazoo is documented here just before the turn of the decade. Researchers can trace family history at Portage Central Cem or explore the shores of Austin Lake and West Lake. - 2017 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2017 Print
2017 Schoolcraft NW2017 Print · USGSKalamazoo County at the end of the 2010s shows a landscape of suburban growth intertwined with its glacial lakes. Researchers can locate family sites near Pretty Lake Cem or trace the development around Texas Corners and Eagle Lake. - 2019 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2019 Print
2019 Schoolcraft NW2019 Print · USGSKalamazoo and Portage meet in the lake-studded landscape of southwest Michigan in this 2010s survey. Local researchers can trace modern landmarks alongside older sites like Hope Cem, Texas Corners, and the shores of Sugarloaf Lake. - 2019 Map of Portage, 2019 Print
2019 Portage2019 Print · USGSKalamazoo and Portage are captured in the late 2010s, showing a landscape of dense residential growth interspersed with extensive glacial lakes. Researchers can trace local burial sites at Sand-Lake Cem or explore the wetlands around Gourdneck Lake and Austin Lake. - 2023 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2023 Print
2023 Schoolcraft NW2023 Print · USGSModern 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. - 2023 Map of Portage, 2023 Print
2023 Portage2023 Print · USGSKalamazoo 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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