1980s Maps of Houghton Township, Michigan

Explore 11 historic maps of Houghton Township from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Houghton Township's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Houghton Township's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Houghton Township, MI maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Todd Harbor
    1985 Map of Todd Harbor
    1985 Todd Harbor
    1985 Print · USGS
    Isle Royale is mapped here in the mid-1980s as a managed wilderness, illustrating the island's ridges and isolated interior lakes. Researchers can locate remote park facilities like the Park Headquarters and trace copper mining history at the Saginaw Mine and Mine Point.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1985 Map of Siskiwit Bay
    1985 Map of Siskiwit Bay
    1985 Siskiwit Bay
    1985 Print · USGS
    Isle Royale’s southern coast and interior ridges are captured here in the mid-1980s, documenting the wilderness before modern shifts in park management. Map collectors can trace maritime landmarks like the Isle Royale Lighthouse or locate remote spots like Fishermans Home and Siskiwit Falls.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1985 Map of Hancock
    1985 Map of Hancock
    1985 Hancock
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by copper and the Great Lakes. You can trace the industrial legacy of the region through the Quincy Mine, the Old RR Grade, and old cemeteries like Forest Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1985 Map of Lake Richie, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Lake Richie, 1986 Print
    1985 Lake Richie
    1986 Print · USGS
    Isle Royale in the mid-1980s reveals a wilderness shaped by its ancient ridges and copper-mining legacy. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Minong Mine and Datolite Mine or follow the backcountry routes of the Indian Portage Trail near Chippewa Harbor.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Todd Harbor, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Todd Harbor, 1986 Print
    1985 Todd Harbor
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Isle Royale is captured here in its rugged wilderness state within Houghton County. Trace the paths of the Minong Trail, locate the historical Haytown Mine, and explore the shoreline from Todd Harbor to Siskiwit Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1985 Map of McCargoe Cove, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of McCargoe Cove, 1986 Print
    1985 McCargoe Cove
    1986 Print · USGS
    Keweenaw County's island wilderness is documented in the mid-1980s, showing the complex shoreline and interior ridges of the national park. Trace the historic Minong Mine or follow the Minong Ridge Trail past Sargent Lake.

  7. 1985 Map of Rock Harbor Lodge, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Rock Harbor Lodge, 1986 Print
    1985 Rock Harbor Lodge
    1986 Print · USGS
    Isle Royale's rugged northeastern tip comes to life in the mid-1980s, documenting the remote trails and maritime routes of the national park. Researchers can trace historic copper extraction at the Prehistoric Mine (Restored) and locate backcountry sites like Merritt Lane Campground or Lookout Louise.

  8. 1985 Map of Belle Harbor, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Belle Harbor, 1986 Print
    1985 Belle Harbor
    1986 Print · USGS
    The northeast reaches of Isle Royale appear in the mid-1980s as a wild landscape of ridges and deep-water harbors. Trace the footpaths and campgrounds at Lane Cove, Belle Harbor, and the heights of Greenstone Ridge.

  9. 1985 Map of Passage Island, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Passage Island, 1986 Print
    1985 Passage Island
    1986 Print · USGS
    Isle Royale's northeastern frontier is captured here in the mid-1980s, documenting the lonely maritime outposts of Lake Superior. Researchers can trace the international boundary and find specific navigation aids like the Lighthouse and Radio Towers on Passage Island.

  10. 1985 Map of Malone Bay, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Malone Bay, 1986 Print
    1985 Malone Bay
    1986 Print · USGS
    The south shore of Isle Royale in the mid-1980s reveals a wilderness of reefs and islands shaped by Lake Superior. Trace maritime landmarks like the Isle Royale Lighthouse on Menagerie Island or the sheltered waters of Dog Harbor and Malone Bay.

  11. 1985 Map of Mott Island, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Mott Island, 1986 Print
    1985 Mott Island
    1986 Print · USGS
    Isle Royale in the mid-1980s was a remote island landscape of copper mining history and protected wilderness. Trace the remnants of the industrial past at the Saginaw Mine or locate early island landmarks like the Caribou Island Light and Park Headquarters.

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