Old Maps of Spencer Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 1959 Map of Howard City, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Howard City

    1960 Print · USGS

    Montcalm and Mecosta Counties thrived as a patchwork of farming and rail-side villages in the late fifties. You can trace early family sites at Little Denmark, the James Ch Settlement, and numerous rural schools like Huggard Sch or Gaffield Sch.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 1985 Map of Coral

    

    1985 Coral

    1985 Print · USGS

    The glacial landscape of Montcalm County in the mid-eighties is captured here, centered on the village of Coral and the broad Maple Valley. Trace family history at Maple Hill Ch, St Marys Cem, and the old rail corridor.

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28. 1985 Map of Trufant

    

    1985 Trufant

    1985 Print · USGS

    The area surrounding Trufant and Gowen is shown here in the mid-1980s, highlighting a landscape defined by its many lakes. Genealogists can trace local roots at Little Denmark Cem, Settlement Ch, and family-named water bodies like Paulson Lake.

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31. 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.

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34. 2011 Map of Trufant, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Trufant

    2011 Print · USGS

    Montcalm County’s lake country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the small communities of Trufant and Gowen. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Little Denmark Cemetery or find historic hubs like the Trufant Post Office.

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37. 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.

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40. 2011 Map of Coral, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Coral

    2011 Print · USGS

    Montcalm County townships appear in their modern rural character during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family footprints through Coral, Coady, and Saint Marys Cemetery or locate old community centers at Maple Hill and Hiram.

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43. 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.

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46. 2014 Map of Trufant, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Trufant

    2014 Print · USGS

    Montcalm and Kent Counties are depicted here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by its numerous glacial lakes and rural settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Trufant, Gowen, and several local burial grounds including Little Denmark Cem.

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49. 2014 Map of Coral, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Coral

    2014 Print · USGS

    Montcalm and Kent counties appear here in the modern era, showing the enduring rural layout of the Coral and Pierson vicinity. Researchers can locate local landmarks such as Coral Cem, family-named sites like Barnard Lake, and small settlements at Maple Hill and Hiram.

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52. 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.

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55. 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.

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58. 2017 Map of Trufant, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Trufant

    2017 Print · USGS

    The lakeside communities of Montcalm County are captured here in the early 21st century, centered on the village of Trufant. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Little Denmark Cem, Maple Valley Cem, and the residential growth around Turk Lake.

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61. 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.

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64. 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.

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67. 2017 Map of Coral, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Coral

    2017 Print · USGS

    Montcalm County at the dawn of the twenty-first century is captured here in detail, centered on the village of Coral. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites at Coral Cem and Coady Cem, or trace the rail-to-trail conversion of the White Pine Trail.

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70. 2019 Map of Coral, 2019 Print

    

    2019 Coral

    2019 Print · USGS

    The rural border of Montcalm and Kent Counties comes into focus in this late twenty-first-century survey of the lakes and farmsteads. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use across the village of Pierson and historic sites like Coral Cem and Coady Cem.

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73. 2019 Map of Trufant, 2019 Print

    

    2019 Trufant

    2019 Print · USGS

    Montcalm and Kent counties are mapped here in the late 2010s, revealing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and small rural settlements. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Trufant Cem, Little Denmark Cem, and the school at School Section Lake.

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