Old Maps of Prairie Ronde Township, Michigan

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 1944 Map of Marcellus, 1965 Print

   

   1944 Marcellus

   1965 Print · USGS

   Southwest Michigan townships in Van Buren and Cass counties are documented here during the mid-1940s as a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and rail lines. Researchers can trace old rural schools like Durkee Sch, the Pere Marquette rail corridor, and family burial grounds such as Wildey Cem.

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10. 1946 Map of Marcellus

    

    1946 Marcellus

    1946 Print · USGS

    The rural landscape of Cass and Van Buren counties comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing a transition between railroad hubs and quiet farming hamlets. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks such as Chamberlain Cem and historic schools like Porter Center Sch or Shannon Sch.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 1967 Map of Schoolcraft, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Schoolcraft

    1969 Print · USGS

    Southwest Michigan's agricultural heartland is documented here in the late 1960s, showing the intersection of rail and rural life. Genealogists can locate family-named routes and community landmarks like Upper Flatbush Cem, Edwards Corners, and the Grange Hall.

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25. 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.

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28. 1981 Map of Marcellus, 1982 Print

    

    1981 Marcellus

    1982 Print · USGS

    Marcellus and the surrounding lake country of Cass County are captured here in the early eighties as the rail-and-road network remained central to rural life. Researchers can trace the Grand Trunk Western line, locate family plots at Bly Cem, or find old gathering spots like Harmony Chapel.

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31. 1981 Map of Lawton, 1982 Print

    

    1981 Lawton

    1982 Print · USGS

    In the early eighties, this pocket of Van Buren County thrived on its rail-linked villages and diverse agricultural landscape. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Oak Grove Cem and Harwick Cem or locate the old Amtrak corridor and Mattawan Airpark.

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34. 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.

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37. 2011 Map of Lawton, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Lawton

    2011 Print · USGS

    Van Buren County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the villages of Lawton and Mattawan. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous sites like Chamberlin Cemetery, the Mattawan Airpark, and the Lawton Post Office.

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40. 2011 Map of Schoolcraft, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Schoolcraft

    2011 Print · USGS

    Saint Joseph County at the start of the 2010s reveals a patchwork of small Michigan settlements and winding river systems. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous burial sites like Flowerfield Cemetery and Howardsville Cemetery or locate old landmarks such as the Marl Pit.

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43. 2011 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Schoolcraft NW

    2011 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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46. 2011 Map of Marcellus, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Marcellus

    2011 Print · USGS

    Marcellus and its surrounding lake country are shown here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of small-town civic life and seasonal recreation. Genealogists and local researchers can locate Porter Town Hall, find family plots at Bly Cemetery, or trace the winding course of the Rocky River.

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49. 2014 Map of Lawton, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Lawton

    2014 Print · USGS

    Van Buren County is shown here in the early 2010s, capturing the established villages of Lawton and Mattawan amidst a landscape of glacial lakes. Local historians can trace dozens of family landmarks and cemeteries like Bangs Cem and Harwick Cem near the E Br Paw Paw River.

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52. 2014 Map of Marcellus, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Marcellus

    2014 Print · USGS

    The village of Marcellus stands at a four-county intersection in southern Michigan during the early 2010s. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Bly Cem, the Huyck Graves, and the sprawling shorelines of Bankson Lake and Gravel Lake.

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55. 2014 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Schoolcraft NW

    2014 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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58. 2014 Map of Schoolcraft, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Schoolcraft

    2014 Print · USGS

    The Kalamazoo and St. Joseph county line cuts through this Michigan prairie landscape in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous burial sites such as Pleasant Valley Cem and Howardsville Cem, or trace the winding path of Flowerfield Cr.

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61. 2017 Map of Lawton, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Lawton

    2017 Print · USGS

    The villages of Lawton, Mattawan, and Paw Paw appear here in the modern era, amidst a landscape of orchards and glacial lakes. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites, including Bangs Cem and Kern Cem, or trace the course of the E Br Paw Paw River.

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64. 2017 Map of Schoolcraft, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Schoolcraft

    2017 Print · USGS

    Crossing the St. Joseph and Kalamazoo county line in the late twenty-tens, this survey captures a landscape of river-fed farms and quiet hamlets. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial grounds like Shaver Cemetery, Flowerfield Cemetery, and Howardsville Cemetery.

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67. 2017 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Schoolcraft NW

    2017 Print · USGS

    Kalamazoo 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.

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70. 2017 Map of Marcellus, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Marcellus

    2017 Print · USGS

    Marcellus and its surrounding lake country are captured here at the junction of four Michigan counties. Trace family roots at the Bly Cem or explore the shorelines of Gravel Lake, Bankson Lake, and the Rocky River.

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73. 2019 Map of Schoolcraft NW, 2019 Print

    

    2019 Schoolcraft NW

    2019 Print · USGS

    Kalamazoo 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.

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