1900s (20th Century) Maps of Excelsior Township, Michigan

Explore 13 historic maps of Excelsior Township from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Excelsior 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. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1956 Map of Mancelona, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mancelona, 1957 Print
    1956 Mancelona
    1957 Print · USGS
    Antrim and Kalkaska Counties come into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of the Pennsylvania railroad and the Pigeon River State Forest. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural burial grounds and schools, including Maple Grove Cem and the Hardy Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Kalkaska, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Kalkaska, 1957 Print
    1956 Kalkaska
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s timber and rail landscape is captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the Kalkaska village and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Genealogists can trace rural life through sites like Taffeltown, Excelsior Ch, and the Maplegrove Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1983 Map of Traverse City, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Traverse City, 1984 Print
    1983 Traverse City
    1984 Print · USGS
    Traverse City and the surrounding bay country are captured in the early eighties as the region balanced its timber heritage with growing conservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail lines of the Ann Arbor RR through settlements like Kingsley and Fife 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 Sigma, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Sigma, 1986 Print
    1985 Sigma
    1986 Print · USGS
    Kalkaska County's forest and river networks are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of isolated settlements and winding waterways. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the cemetery near Advent Swamp or trace the early paths through Sigma and O'Neil.

  12. 1985 Map of Westwood, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Westwood, 1986 Print
    1985 Westwood
    1986 Print · USGS
    Kalkaska County in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of deep forests and glacial lakes at the intersection of major state lands. You can trace early transit routes like the Old RR Grade or locate family landmarks near Westwood, Darragh, and Manistee Lake.

  13. 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.

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