Old Maps of Traverse, Sherman Township for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Traverse. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Traverse.


Traverse, Sherman Township maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Mohawk
    1941 Map of Mohawk
    1941 Mohawk
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula's copper country comes into focus just before World War II, showing a landscape shaped by mining and rail. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor from Mohawk to Hebards via the Keweenaw Central Railroad and find the Gratiot Mine.

  2. 1946 Map of Mohawk, 1967 Print
    1946 Map of Mohawk, 1967 Print
    1946 Mohawk
    1967 Print · USGS
    The copper country of the Keweenaw Peninsula is captured here in the mid-1940s as mining and rail operations defined the local economy. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the footprint of the Gratiot Mine, the Calumet and Hecla RR, and company towns like Mohawk and Fulton.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Mohawk
    1948 Map of Mohawk
    1948 Mohawk
    1948 Print · USGS
    Copper mining and rail transport dominate the Keweenaw Peninsula in the late 1940s as industry follows the mineral-rich ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the street grids of Mohawk and Fulton or locate industrial sites like the Gratiot Mine and the Hecla and Torch Lake RR.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
    1958 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
    1958 Hancock
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are seen here during the mid-twentieth century as mining and maritime hubs. Trace the dense town layouts of Hancock and Calumet, or locate remote coastal markers like the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Rock of Ages Light.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1960 Map of Hancock
    1960 Map of Hancock
    1960 Hancock
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are captured in detail during the late 1950s. Researchers can trace copper-mining era settlements like Calumet and Laurium, or locate remote maritime landmarks such as the Isle Royale Lighthouse.

  6. 1961 Map of Hancock
    1961 Map of Hancock
    1961 Hancock
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are shown here at the start of the 1960s, featuring the region's historic copper mining and maritime infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace local families through settlements like Atlantic Mine and Painesdale, or locate remote landmarks including Rock of Ages Light and Eagle Harbor.

  7. 1966 Map of Hancock, 1987 Print
    1966 Map of Hancock, 1987 Print
    1966 Hancock
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale are captured in the mid-1960s during a pivotal era for Michigan’s Copper Country. Trace the industrial footprint of the SOO LINE through Calumet or locate historic maritime landmarks like Fort Wilkins and Rock of Ages Light.

  8. 1978 Map of Mohawk
    1978 Map of Mohawk
    1978 Mohawk
    1978 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula mining history comes into focus in the late 1970s as aerial photography reveals the layout of these Keweenaw copper country towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the clearings and homes around Mohawk and Fulton in their late twentieth-century context.

  9. 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

  10. 2011 Map of Mohawk, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mohawk, 2011 Print
    2011 Mohawk
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Traverse, including Fulton, Allouez Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2014 Map of Mohawk, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mohawk, 2014 Print
    2014 Mohawk
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Traverse, including Fulton, Allouez Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2017 Map of Mohawk, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mohawk, 2017 Print
    2017 Mohawk
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Traverse, including Fulton, Allouez Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2019 Map of Mohawk, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mohawk, 2019 Print
    2019 Mohawk
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Traverse, including Fulton, Allouez Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2023 Map of Mohawk, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Mohawk, 2023 Print
    2023 Mohawk
    2023 Print · USGS
    The northern Keweenaw Peninsula is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring layout of historic mining communities. Researchers can trace local lineage through the Cliff Catholic Cem or explore the street grids of Mohawk and Fulton.

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