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1940s Maps of Richland, Richland Township

Explore 4 historic maps of Richland from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Richland's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Richland's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Richland, Richland Township maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 1947 Map of Delton, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Delton, 1955 Print
    1947 Delton
    1955 Print · USGS
    The glacial lake country of Barry and Kalamazoo counties comes into focus in the years following the war. Researchers can trace the heritage of local school districts and small rail junctions through sites like Calkin School, Richland Junction, and the Cressey Cemetery.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
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