Old Maps of Pleasant Plains Township, Michigan

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  1. 1931 Map of Baldwin NW
    1931 Map of Baldwin NW
    1931 Baldwin NW
    1931 Print · USGS
    Lake County's timber and river country is captured here in the early thirties, just as federal forest management was taking hold. Researchers can locate the settlement of Wingleton, the local Town Hall, and the original path of U S Highway No 10.

  2. 1931 Map of Baldwin NE
    1931 Map of Baldwin NE
    1931 Baldwin NE
    1931 Print · USGS
    Lake County at the start of the 1930s shows a landscape of dense state forests and scattered rural school districts. Genealogists can trace the early layout of Idlewild and find vanished local landmarks like Cherry Valley Sch and Kinney Sch along the Pere Marquette line.

  3. 1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Midland
    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.

  5. 1959 Map of Midland
    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.

  6. 1959 Map of Baldwin, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Baldwin, 1960 Print
    1959 Baldwin
    1960 Print · USGS
    Lake County at the end of the fifties was a landscape of dense timber and quiet lakeside settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Walkers Corners, locate Oaklawn Cem, and follow the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad through Idlewild.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1966 Map of Midland
    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.

  8. 1976 Map of Baldwin NE
    1976 Map of Baldwin NE
    1976 Baldwin NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Lake County was evolving as a premier recreation destination in the mid-seventies, visible in this high-altitude aerial view. Researchers can trace the layout of residential plats and shoreline developments around Idlewild and the village of Baldwin.

  9. 1976 Map of Baldwin NW
    1976 Map of Baldwin NW
    1976 Baldwin NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Lake County appears in high-altitude detail during the mid-1970s, showcasing the region's dense timberlands. Local historians and land researchers can trace the intricate, winding course of the Pere Marquette River and the distinct patterns of forest clearings.

  10. 1976 Map of Baldwin SE
    1976 Map of Baldwin SE
    1976 Baldwin SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County's woodland and water systems are seen in detail through this mid-seventies aerial survey of the Michigan landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the Pere Marquette River and the settlement patterns surrounding Marlborough.

  11. 1976 Map of Baldwin SW
    1976 Map of Baldwin SW
    1976 Baldwin SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Mid-seventies Lake County comes into focus in this detailed orthophoto showing the transition between dense northern woodlands and developed lakefronts. Researchers can trace the complex shoreline of Big Star Lake and the winding course of the Pere Marquette River.

  12. 1984 Map of Big Rapids
    1984 Map of Big Rapids
    1984 Big Rapids
    1984 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a balance of deep-woods conservation and riverfront industry centered on the Muskegon River. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Chesapeake and Ohio or locate family sites near Idlewild, Reed City, and Forest Hill Cem.

  13. 1987 Map of Baldwin
    1987 Map of Baldwin
    1987 Baldwin
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Lake County lake country and the Baldwin River basin are captured here in the late 1980s. Local researchers can trace the development of the historic Idlewild community and the village of Baldwin, or locate family landmarks near Wolf Lake and Paradise Lake.

  14. 1987 Map of Big Star Lake
    1987 Map of Big Star Lake
    1987 Big Star Lake
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Lake County and Newaygo County borderlands in the 1980s show a landscape shaped by glacial waters and forestry. Local historians can trace the Old RR Grade and explore the developing seasonal communities at Pine Grove Beach and Walkers Corners.

  15. 1987 Map of Marlborough
    1987 Map of Marlborough
    1987 Marlborough
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Lake and Newaygo County borderlands are shown here in the late eighties, an era defined by glacial lakes and timberlands. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade and locate local landmarks like the Drive-In Theater and Pettibone Lake.

  16. 1987 Map of Townsend Lake
    1987 Map of Townsend Lake
    1987 Townsend Lake
    1987 Print · USGS
    Lake County's timberlands and river valleys are captured here in the 1980s as part of the sprawling Manistee National Forest. Genealogists and outdoor historians can trace the paths around Wingleton, Kinney, and the Pere Marquette River.

  17. 1991 Map of Big Rapids
    1991 Map of Big Rapids
    1991 Big Rapids
    1991 Print · USGS
    West Michigan’s river valleys and timberlands are charted here during the early nineties, centered on the Big Rapids corridor. Researchers can trace the path of the C & O RR through settlements like Reed City, Baldwin, and White Cloud.

  18. 2012 Map of Big Star Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Big Star Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Big Star Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Pleasant Plains Township, including Troy Township, Pine Grove Beach, and other nearby areas

  19. 2012 Map of Townsend Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Townsend Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Townsend Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Pleasant Plains Township, including Webber Township, Sauble Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2012 Map of Marlborough, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Marlborough, 2012 Print
    2012 Marlborough
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Pleasant Plains Township, including Lilley, Marlborough, and other nearby areas

  21. 2012 Map of Baldwin, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Baldwin, 2012 Print
    2012 Baldwin
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Pleasant Plains Township, including Baldwin, Webber Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Townsend Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Townsend Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Townsend Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Pleasant Plains Township, including Webber Township, Sauble Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2014 Map of Baldwin, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Baldwin, 2014 Print
    2014 Baldwin
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Pleasant Plains Township, including Baldwin, Webber Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2014 Map of Big Star Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Big Star Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Big Star Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Pleasant Plains Township, including Troy Township, Pine Grove Beach, and other nearby areas

  25. 2014 Map of Marlborough, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Marlborough, 2014 Print
    2014 Marlborough
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Pleasant Plains Township, including Lilley, Marlborough, and other nearby areas

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