Old Maps of Bear Lake Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 42 historic maps of Bear Lake Township. 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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Bear Lake Township, MI maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Black Creek, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Black Creek, 1953 Print
    1949 Black Creek
    1953 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's interior is seen here just after the war, where state forest lands and military training grounds meet. Researchers can trace the path of the Manistee River and locate specific sites like Camp Grayling or the series of Upper Black Lakes.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Fletcher, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Fletcher, 1955 Print
    1949 Fletcher
    1955 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's glacial interior is revealed here just after the war, showing the early infrastructure of the Camp Grayling area. Genealogists and historians can trace the New York Central tracks, the settlement of Fletcher, and local landmarks like Beaver Creek Cem.

  3. 1950 Map of Cote Dame Marie, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Cote Dame Marie, 1953 Print
    1950 Cote Dame Marie
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century northern Michigan comes to life in this study of the hills and forests west of Higgins Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like the Beaver Creek Cem, Beaver Creek Sch, and the unique early settlement at Tent City.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Fletcher, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Fletcher, 1953 Print
    1950 Fletcher
    1953 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's interior river valleys were largely dedicated to state forests and military use by the mid-twentieth century. Genealogists and researchers can trace the vicinity of the Fletcher Sch or follow the winding Manistee River and the rural route of Fletcher Road.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1950 Map of Lake Margrethe, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Lake Margrethe, 1953 Print
    1950 Lake Margrethe
    1953 Print · USGS
    Crawford County's military and natural landscapes intersect in the early fifties at Lake Margrethe. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Grayling and its Rifle Range, or locate family-named landings like McIntyre Landing and Collens Landing.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Traverse City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s vast lakeshores and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail connections like the Detroit and Mackinac RR or find old communities such as Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids, and Prudenville.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Alba
    1956 Map of Alba
    1956 Alba
    1956 Print · USGS
    Antrim and Kalkaska counties are shown here in the mid-1950s, a period when these northern Michigan forests were heavily managed for conservation and recreation. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania rail line into Alba or locate isolated landmarks like Barnhart Sch and Deward.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lower Michigan was a landscape of vast state forests and burgeoning lakeside retreats in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Ann Arbor RR and find established settlements from Elk Rapids to Houghton Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1983 Map of Grayling, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Grayling, 1984 Print
    1983 Grayling
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, this Northern Michigan interior was a hub for forestry, military training, and river recreation. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of Camp Grayling and locate historic markers like Hartwick Pines and Otsego Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1985 Map of Starvation Lake, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Starvation Lake, 1986 Print
    1985 Starvation Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake country is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of dense state forests and glacial basins. Trace recreational landmarks and local industrial sites like Camp Flying Eagle, Starvation Lake, and the Pumping Station.

  11. 1985 Map of Frederic, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Frederic, 1986 Print
    1985 Frederic
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s upper Lower Peninsula is seen here in the mid-eighties as a sprawling network of state forests and river corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement at Frederic or locate the former lumbering sites of Deward and Ishaward along the Manistee River.

  12. 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Traverse City
    1990 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake-country and forest lands are captured in the late eighties as seasonal tourism and timber hubs expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Ann Arbor RR, the boundaries of Camp Grayling, and settlements like Elk Rapids and Manton.

  13. 2011 Map of Starvation Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Starvation Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Starvation Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Coldsprings Township, Excelsior Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2011 Map of Cote Dame Marie, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cote Dame Marie, 2011 Print
    2011 Cote Dame Marie
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Beaver Creek Township, Garfield Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2011 Map of Frederic, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Frederic, 2011 Print
    2011 Frederic
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Frederic, Ishaward, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Black Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Black Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Black Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Oliver Township, Excelsior Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Lake Margrethe, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lake Margrethe, 2011 Print
    2011 Lake Margrethe
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Collens Landing, McIntyre Landing, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of Fletcher, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fletcher, 2011 Print
    2011 Fletcher
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Garfield Township, Oliver Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Lake Margrethe, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lake Margrethe, 2014 Print
    2014 Lake Margrethe
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Collens Landing, McIntyre Landing, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Cote Dame Marie, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cote Dame Marie, 2014 Print
    2014 Cote Dame Marie
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Beaver Creek Township, Garfield Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Starvation Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Starvation Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Starvation Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Coldsprings Township, Excelsior Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Frederic, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Frederic, 2014 Print
    2014 Frederic
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Frederic, Ishaward, and other nearby areas

  23. 2014 Map of Black Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Black Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Black Creek
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Oliver Township, Excelsior Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2014 Map of Fletcher, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fletcher, 2014 Print
    2014 Fletcher
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Garfield Township, Oliver Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Cote Dame Marie, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Cote Dame Marie, 2017 Print
    2017 Cote Dame Marie
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Beaver Creek Township, Garfield Township, and other nearby areas

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