Old Maps of Oakfield Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Oakfield Township with 30 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 Oakfield Township has changed over the decades.


Oakfield Township, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Midland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan at the peak of the post-war era shows a landscape balancing industrial growth in Midland with the deep timberlands of the Manistee National Forest. Researchers can trace the legacy of the timber and rail era along the Pennsylvania RR or find family roots in river towns like Chesaning and Big Rapids.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Midland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the late fifties is captured here during a period of transition for its university towns and industrial hubs. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lines through old rail-stop towns like Breckenridge and Chesaning or locate property near the Muskegon River and Prairie Farm.

  3. 1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Midland
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Michigan comes alive in this survey of the central Lower Peninsula, from the streets of Grand Rapids to the Houghton Lake timberlands. Genealogists and rail fans can trace the Ann Arbor RR and Chesapeake and Ohio RR through towns like Big Rapids and Mount Pleasant.

  4. 1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Midland
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of growing manufacturing hubs and active resource extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Grand Trunk Western or locate family-named landmarks near Oil wells and the Muskegon River.

  5. 1972 Map of Greenville West, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Greenville West, 1974 Print
    1972 Greenville West
    1974 Print · USGS
    Greenville and the surrounding townships of Montcalm and Spencer are shown here during a period of steady growth in the 1970s. Genealogists can locate family sites at Forest Home Cemetery or trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1972 Map of Evans, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Evans, 1974 Print
    1972 Evans
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northeast Kent County is captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by its numerous lakes and quiet township life. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at White Swan Cem and Horton Cem, or follow the path of the Old Railroad Grade as it connects Harvard and Evans.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1972 Map of Cannonsburg, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Cannonsburg, 1974 Print
    1972 Cannonsburg
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Kent County in the early seventies is a landscape of glacial lakes and quiet hamlets. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use through Cannonsburg, the St Patricks Sch in Parnell, and family sites like Findlay Cem.

  8. 1972 Map of Smyrna, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Smyrna, 1974 Print
    1972 Smyrna
    1974 Print · USGS
    Ionia and Kent counties come alive in this early 1970s survey, showing the rural landscapes around the Flat River before modern expansion. Genealogists can trace family names through the Otisco Cem and Mason Cem, or locate the historic Whites Bridge (Covered) and the Smyrna settlement.

  9. 1985 Map of Cedar Springs
    1985 Map of Cedar Springs
    1985 Cedar Springs
    1985 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Grand Rapids metro area meet the forests of the Manistee during the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Grand Trunk Western RR through Sparta or locate rural landmarks near Cedar Springs and Rockford.

  10. 1986 Map of Cedar Springs, 1989 Print
    1986 Map of Cedar Springs, 1989 Print
    1986 Cedar Springs
    1989 Print · USGS
    The northern suburbs of Grand Rapids meet the Manistee National Forest in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Howard City, Rockford, and Greenville along the C & O RR and Flat River.

  11. 2011 Map of Smyrna, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Smyrna, 2011 Print
    2011 Smyrna
    2011 Print · USGS
    Ionia County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape of glacial lakes and river-bend settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Smyrna Cemetery or Alton Cemetery and locate the historic crossing at Whites Bridge.

  12. 2011 Map of Evans, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Evans, 2011 Print
    2011 Evans
    2011 Print · USGS
    Kent County at the turn of the decade reveals a landscape of small settlements and numerous glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several landmarks including Oakfield Cemetery, Horton Cemetery, and the community of Harvard.

  13. 2011 Map of Cannonsburg, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cannonsburg, 2011 Print
    2011 Cannonsburg
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Kent County countryside east of Grand Rapids is shown here in the early twenty-first century, featuring a landscape of small lakes and rural townships. Researchers can locate numerous burial grounds such as Cannonsburg Cemetery and trace the area's development near Bostwick Lake and Grattan.

  14. 2011 Map of Greenville West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Greenville West, 2011 Print
    2011 Greenville West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Greenville and the surrounding Montcalm County lakelands are captured here at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can locate several burial sites like Wolverton Plains Cemetery and tracing the banks of the Flat River or the Flat River.

  15. 2014 Map of Smyrna, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Smyrna, 2014 Print
    2014 Smyrna
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Flat River valley south of Belding is captured here in the early 21st century, showing the enduring rural character of Kent and Ionia Counties. Genealogists can trace family history through a dozen local burial sites, including Ashley Cem, Smyrna Cem, and the river crossing at Whites Bridge.

  16. 2014 Map of Cannonsburg, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cannonsburg, 2014 Print
    2014 Cannonsburg
    2014 Print · USGS
    Northeast Kent County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of historic hamlets and glacial lakes. Genealogists and hikers can trace the N Country National Scenic Trail and locate family plots at Cannonsburg Cem or Parnell Cem.

  17. 2014 Map of Greenville West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Greenville West, 2014 Print
    2014 Greenville West
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Greenville area and the village of Gowen are documented here in the early twenty-first century, spanning the border of Kent and Montcalm counties. Researchers can trace numerous local burial sites like Forest Home Cem and Eureka Cem along the Flat River.

  18. 2014 Map of Evans, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Evans, 2014 Print
    2014 Evans
    2014 Print · USGS
    Oakfield and Courtland townships are shown here in the 2010s, a landscape defined by glacial kettle lakes and quiet rural settlements. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds such as Oakfield Cem, Tower Cem, and the De Graw Cem near Harvard.

  19. 2017 Map of Cannonsburg, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Cannonsburg, 2017 Print
    2017 Cannonsburg
    2017 Print · USGS
    The lake country of Kent County is mapped here in the modern era, showing the enduring rural character of these lakeside communities. Local historians can trace family roots through Marshall Cem or Parnell Cem and locate landmarks like the Cannonsburg State Game Area.

  20. 2017 Map of Evans, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Evans, 2017 Print
    2017 Evans
    2017 Print · USGS
    North of Grand Rapids in the late twenty-teens, this area reveals a landscape of rural townships and glacial lakes. Researchers can locate numerous historic burial sites like Horton Cem and White Swan Cem, or trace the development around Wabasis Lake and Harvard.

  21. 2017 Map of Smyrna, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Smyrna, 2017 Print
    2017 Smyrna
    2017 Print · USGS
    Ionia County and the surrounding countryside appear in detail during this 2010s survey. Researchers can trace family history through several rural cemeteries like Otisco Cem and Mason Cem, or locate the historic river crossing at Whites Bridge along the Flat River.

  22. 2017 Map of Greenville West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Greenville West, 2017 Print
    2017 Greenville West
    2017 Print · USGS
    The West Greenville and Gowen areas are captured here at the Kent and Montcalm County line. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Forest Home Cem and Saint Charles Cem, or locate landmarks like Wolverton Plains.

  23. 2019 Map of Cannonsburg, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Cannonsburg, 2019 Print
    2019 Cannonsburg
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Oakfield Township, including Ada Township, Cannon Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Smyrna, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Smyrna, 2019 Print
    2019 Smyrna
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Flat River valley and the outskirts of Belding are shown here as the region's rail heritage transitions into modern recreation. Genealogists can locate numerous rural burial sites like Smyrna Cem and Alton Cem, or trace the winding Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Trail.

  25. 2019 Map of Greenville West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Greenville West, 2019 Print
    2019 Greenville West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Montcalm and Kent counties are shown here in the late 2010s, where the Flat River meets a dense network of glacial lakes. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous burial sites like Spencer Mills Cem and Wolverton Plains Cem, or locate the Greenville Municipal Airport.

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