1950s Maps of Lake County, Michigan

Explore 15 historic maps of Lake County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Lake County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Lake County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Lake County, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Traverse City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Garfield Township, Garfield Charter Township, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Milwaukee
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Milwaukee, West Allis, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Midland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Grand Rapids, Midland, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Manitowoc, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Manitowoc, 1968 Print
    1954 Manitowoc
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Green Bay, Manitowoc, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Freesoil, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Freesoil, 1958 Print
    1957 Freesoil
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Free Soil, Fountain, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Luther, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Luther, 1958 Print
    1957 Luther
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Luther, Henderson Township, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Wellston, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Wellston, 1958 Print
    1957 Wellston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Peacock, Sauble, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Garfield Township, Garfield Charter Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Manitowoc
    1958 Map of Manitowoc
    1958 Manitowoc
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Green Bay, Manitowoc, and other nearby areas

  10. 1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Midland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Grand Rapids, Midland, and other nearby areas

  11. 1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Milwaukee
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Milwaukee, West Allis, and other nearby areas

  12. 1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Midland
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Grand Rapids, Midland, and other nearby areas

  13. 1959 Map of Reed City, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Reed City, 1960 Print
    1959 Reed City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Reed City, Chase, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1959 Map of Baldwin, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Baldwin, 1960 Print
    1959 Baldwin
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Baldwin, Lilley, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1959 Map of Custer, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Custer, 1960 Print
    1959 Custer
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Custer, Sherman Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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