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

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 1956 Map of Fife Lake, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Fife Lake

    1958 Print · USGS

    Upper Michigan's glacial landscape is captured in the mid-1950s, showing a region of dense state forests and fishing lakes. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Walton Junction, the Fife Lake Lookout Tower, and small rural centers like South Boardman.

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13. 1957 Map of Elk Rapids, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Elk Rapids

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Grand Traverse Bay region and the Chain of Lakes are captured here during the late fifties, showing the area's intricate balance of water and rail. Researchers can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad through Rapid City and locate landmarks like the Lighthouse and Clam Lake Sch (Abandoned).

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 1983 Map of Torch River, 1984 Print

    

    1983 Torch River

    1984 Print · USGS

    Northern Michigan’s inland waterways are captured in the early 1980s as they flow through Antrim and Kalkaska counties. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like St Mary Cem, Clearwater Chapel, and the riverside settlement of Rapid City.

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25. 1985 Map of Kalkaska, 1986 Print

    

    1985 Kalkaska

    1986 Print · USGS

    Mid-eighties Kalkaska is captured here as a growing hub surrounded by the sprawling woodlands of the Pere Marquette State Forest. Researchers can trace the layout of Kalkaska, find the small settlement at Crofton, and locate family-named landmarks like Vipond Creek and Butler Lake.

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28. 1985 Map of Leetsville, 1986 Print

    

    1985 Leetsville

    1986 Print · USGS

    Kalkaska County at the mid-eighties peak of its resource economy shows a landscape of timber and energy. Trace local genealogies and industrial sites near Leetsville, Rugg Pond, and the scattered Oil Tanks of the Pere Marquette State Forest.

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31. 1985 Map of South Boardman, 1986 Print

    

    1985 South Boardman

    1986 Print · USGS

    South Boardman and the surrounding Pere Marquette State Forest are documented here in the mid-eighties as a region defined by its complex river systems and glacial lakes. Researchers can locate the local Cem and Boardman Park, or trace the paths of the South Branch Boardman River and Taylor Creek.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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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