Old Maps of Alaska, Caledonia Charter Township for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Alaska. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Alaska.


Alaska, Caledonia Charter Township maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Lowell
    1918 Map of Lowell
    1918 Lowell
    1918 Print · USGS
    The Kent and Ionia county borderlands come into focus during the Great War era as a landscape of interconnected river valleys and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Fallassburg, the rail junctions at Elmdale, and dozens of local landmarks like the Little Brick School.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Lowell, 1944 Print
    1943 Map of Lowell, 1944 Print
    1943 Lowell
    1944 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan river valleys and rural townships are captured here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can locate numerous namesake schoolhouses like Yerkes Sch and Cooke Sch, or trace the rail lines through Alto and Fallassburg.

  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. 1978 Map of Alto, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Alto, 1979 Print
    1978 Alto
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Grand Rapids in the late seventies, this area shows a landscape of river valleys and kettle lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Whitneyville, Alaska, and Alto, or locate rural landmarks like the Grange Hall and Merriman Cem.

  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 Alto, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Alto, 2023 Print
    2023 Alto
    2023 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Grand Rapids in the 2020s, this area showcases the enduring rural character of Kent County's lake-strewn landscape. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family roots through Whitneyville Cem, Saint Patrick's Cem, and the small community of Alaska along the Thornapple River.

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