1950s Maps of Leelanau Township, Michigan

Explore 4 historic maps of Leelanau Township 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 Leelanau Township's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Leelanau Township, MI maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    1955 Cheboygan
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan in the mid-fifties is a landscape of dense timber and deep water, showing the region just as the road network began to modernize. Trace family roots in lakeside towns like St Ignace and Petoskey, or follow the historic tracks of the Pennsylvania RR and New York Central RR.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of South Fox Island, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of South Fox Island, 1959 Print
    1956 South Fox Island
    1959 Print · USGS
    Isolated in the waters of Lake Michigan during the mid-fifties, these islands represent a unique maritime outpost within Leelanau Twp. Researchers can trace the layout of the South Fox Island Lighthouse and the early Landing Field on the southern island.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Northport, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Northport, 1958 Print
    1957 Northport
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tip of Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing its unique bayside settlements and maritime history. Genealogists and local historians can locate St Wenceslaus Ch, the village of Peshawbestown, and the Grand Traverse Light.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Cheboygan
    1958 Map of Cheboygan
    1958 Cheboygan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and the surrounding Great Lakes islands are shown here in the late fifties, during the peak of the rail-and-ferry era. Trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR and explore lakeside settlements like St James, Petoskey, and Indian River.
    2 unique versions available

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