Old Maps of Leland Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Leland Township with 61 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Leland Township has changed over the decades.


Leland Township, 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
    Northern Michigan’s vast lakeshores and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail connections like the Detroit and Mackinac RR or find old communities such as Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids, and Prudenville.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Escanaba, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Escanaba, 1967 Print
    1954 Escanaba
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and Door County shorelines meet here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital maritime and timber networks of the Great Lakes. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, old fire lookouts like the Stonington Fire Tower, and island settlements such as Washington Island.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1956 Map of North Manitou, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of North Manitou, 1958 Print
    1956 North Manitou
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Manitou and South Manitou islands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of maritime navigation and quiet interior lakes. Researchers can locate the N Manitou I Sch (Abandoned), the S Manitou I Cem, and the vital Lifeboat Station.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Escanaba
    1957 Map of Escanaba
    1957 Escanaba
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and Door County shorelines meet in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of timber, iron, and maritime trade. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago & North Western RR through settlements like Hermansville or locate St Vitals Church and the Potawatome Indian Reservation.

  6. 1957 Map of Traverse City, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Traverse City, 1958 Print
    1957 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Grand Traverse region flourished in the mid-fifties as a center for cherry orchards and lakeside commerce. Trace ancestral roots at the Maple Grove Cem or locate historic landmarks like Fountain Point and the Clinck Park Zoo.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1957 Map of Maple City, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Maple City, 1958 Print
    1957 Maple City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Leelanau County's lake-studded landscape is captured here in the late fifties, showing the interplay between forest and settlement. Researchers can trace family sites at St Joseph Cem & Ch, the North Unity Sch, and Port Oneida.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Escanaba
    1958 Map of Escanaba
    1958 Escanaba
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lake Michigan maritime commerce and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Escanaba and Lake Superior or locate island settlements such as Detroit Harbor and Fish Creek.

  10. 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

  11. 1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lower Michigan was a landscape of vast state forests and burgeoning lakeside retreats in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Ann Arbor RR and find established settlements from Elk Rapids to Houghton Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 1983 Map of Traverse City, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Traverse City, 1984 Print
    1983 Traverse City
    1984 Print · USGS
    Traverse City and the surrounding bay country are captured in the early eighties as the region balanced its timber heritage with growing conservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail lines of the Ann Arbor RR through settlements like Kingsley and Fife Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1983 Map of Good Harbor Bay, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Good Harbor Bay, 1984 Print
    1983 Good Harbor Bay
    1984 Print · USGS
    Leelanau County's lake-rich landscape is captured in the early 1980s, showcasing the intersection of the national lakeshore and historic rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Shetland and Isadore or locate family sites near Mt Calvary Cem and Kiliway Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1983 Map of North Manitou Island, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of North Manitou Island, 1984 Print
    1983 North Manitou Island
    1984 Print · USGS
    North Manitou Island's isolated landscape is captured in the early eighties following its incorporation into a national lakeshore. Trace the island's human history through the North Manitou settlement, the lakeside Cem, and landmarks like Old Baldy Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1983 Map of Leland, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Leland, 1984 Print
    1983 Leland
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Leelanau Peninsula in the late seventies and early eighties shows a community nestled between the great lake and inland waters. Genealogists and researchers can trace the village layout of Leland and locate landmarks like Carp River Point or the local Light.

  17. 1983 Map of Suttons Bay, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Suttons Bay, 1984 Print
    1983 Suttons Bay
    1984 Print · USGS
    Leelanau County's unique geography between the bay and the inland lake is captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate family plots and early landmarks like St Michael Com Township Cem, Fountain Point, and Keswick.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1984 Map of Washington Island, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Washington Island, 1985 Print
    1984 Washington Island
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern Door County and the Manitou Islands are mapped here in the mid-1980s, detailing a maritime landscape of remote archipelagoes. Researchers can trace the layout of Washington or locate Rock Island State Park and the rugged shores of North Manitou Island.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 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

  20. 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Traverse City
    1990 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake-country and forest lands are captured in the late eighties as seasonal tourism and timber hubs expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Ann Arbor RR, the boundaries of Camp Grayling, and settlements like Elk Rapids and Manton.

  21. 1997 Map of North Manitou Island, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of North Manitou Island, 2000 Print
    1997 North Manitou Island
    2000 Print · USGS
    North Manitou Island in the late twentieth century remains a pristine landscape of the Great Lakes. Researchers can trace the layout of the North Manitou settlement, find a small Cem, and locate interior landmarks like Lake Manitou and Old Baldy Hill.

  22. 2011 Map of North Manitou Island OE N, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of North Manitou Island OE N, 2011 Print
    2011 North Manitou Island OE N
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Leland Township, including Leelanau County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 2011 Map of Suttons Bay, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Suttons Bay, 2011 Print
    2011 Suttons Bay
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Leland Township, including Bingham, Suttons Bay, and other nearby areas

  24. 2011 Map of North Manitou Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of North Manitou Island, 2011 Print
    2011 North Manitou Island
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Leland Township, including Glen Arbor Township, Leelanau County, and other nearby areas

  25. 2011 Map of Good Harbor Bay, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Good Harbor Bay, 2011 Print
    2011 Good Harbor Bay
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Leland Township, including Centerville Township, Bodus, and other nearby areas

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