Old Maps of Lake County, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 66 historic maps of Lake County. 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 Lake County.


Lake County, MI maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Baldwin NW
    1931 Map of Baldwin NW
    1931 Baldwin NW
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Lake Township, Sauble Township, and other nearby areas

  2. 1931 Map of Custer NE
    1931 Map of Custer NE
    1931 Custer NE
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Logan Township, Tallman, and other nearby areas

  3. 1931 Map of Chase NE
    1931 Map of Chase NE
    1931 Chase NE
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Reed City, Chase Township, and other nearby areas

  4. 1931 Map of Baldwin NE
    1931 Map of Baldwin NE
    1931 Baldwin NE
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Baldwin, Yates Township, and other nearby areas

  5. 1931 Map of Custer SE
    1931 Map of Custer SE
    1931 Custer SE
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Carr, Logan Township, and other nearby areas

  6. 1932 Map of Freesoil SE
    1932 Map of Freesoil SE
    1932 Freesoil SE
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Elk Township, Sauble Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1932 Map of Chase NW
    1932 Map of Chase NW
    1932 Chase NW
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Chase, Chase Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 1933 Map of Peacock SE
    1933 Map of Peacock SE
    1933 Peacock SE
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Wolf Lake, Eden Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 1933 Map of Peacock SW
    1933 Map of Peacock SW
    1933 Peacock SW
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Peacock, Sauble, and other nearby areas

  10. 1933 Map of Luther SE
    1933 Map of Luther SE
    1933 Luther SE
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Bristol, Dover Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 1933 Map of Peacock NE
    1933 Map of Peacock NE
    1933 Peacock NE
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Eden Township, Newkirk Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 1933 Map of Luther SW
    1933 Map of Luther SW
    1933 Luther SW
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Luther, Skookum, and other nearby areas

  13. 1933 Map of Luther NW
    1933 Map of Luther NW
    1933 Luther NW
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Henderson Township, Dover Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 1933 Map of Peacock NW
    1933 Map of Peacock NW
    1933 Peacock NW
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Wellston, Eden Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 1958 Map of Manitowoc
    1958 Map of Manitowoc
    1958 Manitowoc
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Green Bay, Manitowoc, and other nearby areas

  24. 1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Midland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Grand Rapids, Midland, and other nearby areas

  25. 1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Milwaukee
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Milwaukee, West Allis, and other nearby areas

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