Old Maps of Forest Hills, Ada Township

Explore 8 old maps of Forest Hills, spanning from 1914 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

What you can do with these maps:

  • See how Forest Hills changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
  • View detailed metadata: Each map includes creators, publishers, year, scale, and archive source.
  • Overlay maps with satellite & LiDAR: Visualize the past alongside modern tools to explore terrain & human change.
  • Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
  • Access maps your way: View online, download high-res files, or order prints for personal or research use.

Start exploring old maps of Forest Hills to uncover forgotten places, hidden landmarks, and the deep history beneath your feet.


Forest Hills, Ada Township maps

(8)
  1. 1914 Map of Grand Rapids
    1914 Map of Grand Rapids
    1914 Grand Rapids
    1914 Print · USGS
    Grand Rapids and its southern townships are captured in detail just before the Great War, showing a landscape defined by river industry and rail lines. Local historians can trace early settlements and schools such as Kelloggsville and Red School, or locate family landmarks near Reeds Lake.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Grand Rapids
    1943 Map of Grand Rapids
    1943 Grand Rapids
    1943 Print · USGS
    Grand Rapids and its surrounding Kent County townships are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by river industry and rail expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of named rural schools like Sodom Sch, the County Farm, and early settlements like Byron Center.

  3. 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Grand Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of burgeoning cities and new interstate highways. Trace family roots and regional growth in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and the glacial lake country around Gun Lake or Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Grand Rapids
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a region shaped by major river systems and a robust rail network. Trace mid-century industrial growth and land use from Grand Rapids to the Fort Custer Military Reservation and Gun Lake.

  5. 1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Grand Rapids
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Southern Michigan is mapped here at a time of massive growth, showing the expanding urban footprints of Grand Rapids and Lansing. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Grand Trunk Western RR, find historic boundaries of the Fort Custer Military Reservation, or locate sporting camps around Gun Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1967 Map of Grand Rapids East, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Grand Rapids East, 1969 Print
    1967 Grand Rapids East
    1969 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kent County during the late sixties shows a landscape in transition as suburbs press toward the Thornapple River. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional roots at Calvin Knollerest College, Woodlawn Cemetery, and the Kent County Airport.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1984 Map of Grand Rapids
    1984 Map of Grand Rapids
    1984 Grand Rapids
    1984 Print · USGS
    West Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a thriving metropolitan core surrounded by expansive state recreation areas and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace developments around Grand Rapids, institutional landmarks like Grand Rapids Bible College, and the quiet reaches of Jordan Lake.

  8. 2023 Map of Grand Rapids East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Grand Rapids East, 2023 Print
    2023 Grand Rapids East
    2023 Print · USGS
    The eastern suburbs of Grand Rapids appear in high detail during this early 2020s survey of Kent County. Researchers can trace the grounds of Cornerstone University, locate family plots at Maple Grove Cem, or study the expansive Gerald R Ford International Airport footprint.

End of results
Showing maps 1-8 of 8

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Forest Hills?
  • What is the oldest map of Forest Hills?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Forest Hills for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Forest Hills?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Forest Hills?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Forest Hills?
  • Where are historical maps of Forest Hills sourced from?