Old Maps of Leelanau Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

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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

  5. 1983 Map of Northport, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Northport, 1984 Print
    1983 Northport
    1984 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of the Leelanau Peninsula comes into focus in the early eighties, showing a landscape where state parklands and lakeside villages meet. Trace the shoreline from Lighthouse Point to Northport, locating local landmarks like the Woolsey Memorial Airport and Grand Traverse Light.

  6. 1983 Map of Omena, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Omena, 1984 Print
    1983 Omena
    1984 Print · USGS
    Leelanau Peninsula’s eastern shore is captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape of coastal settlements and lakeside camps. Trace family roots and local geography through Peshawbestown, the rails of the Leelanau Transit Company, and Omena Point.

  7. 1983 Map of Northport NW, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Northport NW, 1984 Print
    1983 Northport NW
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Leelanau Peninsula shoreline meets the water in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of sandy beaches and rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes like Nelson Road and explore the area around Garthe and Peterson Park.

  8. 1983 Map of Gills Pier, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Gills Pier, 1984 Print
    1983 Gills Pier
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Leelanau Peninsula shoreline in the early eighties reveals a landscape of lakeside settlements and quiet interior farm roads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural institutions like the Indian Mission Ch, Solar Sch, and Beechwood Cem.

  9. 1984 Map of Charlevoix, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Charlevoix, 1985 Print
    1984 Charlevoix
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s coastal peninsulas and deep inland lakes are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's unique maritime and rail connectivity. Researchers can trace historic family-named landmarks and infrastructure like Woolsey Memorial Airport, Barnard Ch, and the Chesapeake and Ohio RR.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1986 Map of South Fox Island
    1986 Map of South Fox Island
    1986 South Fox Island
    1986 Print · USGS
    Isolated in the waters of Lake Michigan during the mid-eighties, this survey details two remote islands of the Beaver Archipelago. Researchers can trace the layout of the Landing Strip on both islands and locate the navigational Light at the southern point of South Fox Island.

  11. 2011 Map of Northport, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Northport, 2011 Print
    2011 Northport
    2011 Print · USGS
    The tip of the Leelanau Peninsula is shown in its modern maritime character at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can locate long-standing landmarks like the Grand Traverse Light, the Woolsey Memorial Airport, and the Leelanau Township Number One and Two Cemetery.

  12. 2011 Map of Omena, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Omena, 2011 Print
    2011 Omena
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Leelanau Peninsula shoreline comes into focus during the early 21st century, showing a landscape shaped by both early maritime settlement and modern recreation. Researchers can trace family history at the Omena Presbyterian Cemetery or explore the village layouts of Peshawbestown and Omena.

  13. 2011 Map of Northport NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Northport NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Northport NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Leelanau Peninsula meets the lake in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of coastal bluffs and rural residential roads. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Old Indian Cemetery and the height of Bramen Hill near Northport.

  14. 2011 Map of Gills Pier, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gills Pier, 2011 Print
    2011 Gills Pier
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Leelanau Peninsula's rugged northern coast and inland waters are surveyed here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds including the Onomonese Indian Cemetery, Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery, and East Leland Cemetery.

  15. 2012 Map of South Fox Island, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of South Fox Island, 2012 Print
    2012 South Fox Island
    2012 Print · USGS
    Isolated in the Beaver Archipelago during the early twenty-first century, these islands represent a quiet pocket of Lake Michigan. Researchers can locate the South Fox Island Lighthouse and the small South Fox Island Airport.

  16. 2012 Map of South Fox Island OE W, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of South Fox Island OE W, 2012 Print
    2012 South Fox Island OE W
    2012 Print · USGS
    The open waters of northeastern Lake Michigan and the western fringe of South Fox Island are charted in this early twenty-first-century survey. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the shoreline of this remote island settlement within Lake Michigan.

  17. 2014 Map of South Fox Island, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of South Fox Island, 2014 Print
    2014 South Fox Island
    2014 Print · USGS
    The isolated islands of the Beaver Archipelago appear here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can trace the contours of South Fox Island and North Fox Island, including the South Fox Island Airport.

  18. 2014 Map of South Fox Island OE W, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of South Fox Island OE W, 2014 Print
    2014 South Fox Island OE W
    2014 Print · USGS
    The western shoreline of South Fox Island in the early twenty-first century is documented in this coastal survey. Researchers can trace the exact topography of the island's western edge where it meets Lake Michigan in townships T35N R13W and T34N R13W.

  19. 2014 Map of Northport, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Northport, 2014 Print
    2014 Northport
    2014 Print · USGS
    The tip of the Leelanau Peninsula comes into focus in the early twenty-first century, centered on the harbor at Northport. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Woolsey Memorial Airport and the Leelanau Township Number One and Two Cem.

  20. 2014 Map of Northport NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Northport NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Northport NW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Leelanau Peninsula's northern tip meets the water in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of coastal topography and local township life. Genealogists can trace family-named routes and landmarks like Bramen Hill, Christmas Cove, and E Garthe Rd near the edge of Northport.

  21. 2014 Map of Omena, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Omena, 2014 Print
    2014 Omena
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Leelanau Peninsula’s eastern shore is documented here just after the turn of the millennium, showing a landscape of quiet bays and historic coastal settlements. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like the Omena Presbyterian Cem, Bellow Island, and the community of Peshawbestown.

  22. 2014 Map of Gills Pier, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gills Pier, 2014 Print
    2014 Gills Pier
    2014 Print · USGS
    The tip of the Leelanau Peninsula is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural character of the land between Northport and Leland. Researchers can locate several burial grounds including Saint Wenceslaus Cem and find coastal landmarks like Gills Pier.

  23. 2017 Map of Omena, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Omena, 2017 Print
    2017 Omena
    2017 Print · USGS
    Leelanau County shoreline communities are captured in detail during the late twenty-teens, showing the enduring layout of lakeside settlements. Researchers can trace family history through the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cem in Peshawbestown or locate the Omena Presbyterian Cem near Omena Bay.

  24. 2017 Map of Northport NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Northport NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Northport NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Leelanau Township and the northern edge of Northport are shown here as they appeared recently, framed by the waters of Lake Michigan. Local researchers can locate family-named roads and sites like the Old Indian Cem, Christmas Cove, and Bramen Hill.

  25. 2017 Map of Northport, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Northport, 2017 Print
    2017 Northport
    2017 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of the Leelanau Peninsula comes into focus in this recent survey of Michigan's coastal landscape. Researchers can locate the Northport village center, the Woolsey Memorial Airport, and the Leelanau Township Number One and Two Cem.

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