Old Maps of Kalkaska, Kalkaska Township for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Kalkaska with 18 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Kalkaska has changed over the decades.


Kalkaska, Kalkaska Township maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1985 Map of Kalkaska, 1986 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Leetsville, 1986 Print
    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.

  8. 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.

  9. 2011 Map of Leetsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Leetsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Leetsville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalkaska, including Custer Township, Rapid River Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2011 Map of Kalkaska, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Kalkaska, 2011 Print
    2011 Kalkaska
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalkaska, including Boardman Township, Crofton, and other nearby areas

  11. 2014 Map of Leetsville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Leetsville, 2014 Print
    2014 Leetsville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalkaska, including Custer Township, Rapid River Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Kalkaska, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Kalkaska, 2014 Print
    2014 Kalkaska
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalkaska, including Boardman Township, Crofton, and other nearby areas

  13. 2017 Map of Kalkaska, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Kalkaska, 2017 Print
    2017 Kalkaska
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalkaska, including Boardman Township, Crofton, and other nearby areas

  14. 2017 Map of Leetsville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Leetsville, 2017 Print
    2017 Leetsville
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalkaska, including Custer Township, Rapid River Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2019 Map of Kalkaska, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Kalkaska, 2019 Print
    2019 Kalkaska
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalkaska, including Boardman Township, Crofton, and other nearby areas

  16. 2019 Map of Leetsville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Leetsville, 2019 Print
    2019 Leetsville
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Kalkaska, including Custer Township, Rapid River Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2023 Map of Kalkaska, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Kalkaska, 2023 Print
    2023 Kalkaska
    2023 Print · USGS
    Kalkaska and its surrounding northern Michigan wetlands are shown in great detail during the early 2020s. Genealogists and hikers can trace the North Country National Scenic Trl, locate Lodi Cem, or explore the environs of Crofton.

  18. 2023 Map of Leetsville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Leetsville, 2023 Print
    2023 Leetsville
    2023 Print · USGS
    Antrim and Kalkaska counties are documented here in the early 2020s, showing the rural settlements and waterways of northern Michigan. Researchers can trace family sites near Westwood Cem, follow the Rapid River, or locate the crossroads of Leetsville.

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