Old Maps of Franklin Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with these historic maps of Franklin Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Franklin Township.


Franklin Township, MI maps

  1. 1948 Map of Manchester, 1972 Print
    1948 Map of Manchester, 1972 Print
    1948 Manchester
    1972 Print · USGS
    Manchester and the Irish Hills region are shown here just after the war, when the New York Central rail line still connected these rural townships. Genealogists can trace dozens of local schoolhouses and churches, such as Sharon Hill Sch and North Sharon Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Manchester
    1949 Map of Manchester
    1949 Manchester
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan in the late 1940s reveals a patchwork of small-town centers and lakeside retreats connected by the New York Central rail line. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local sites like Raymond Cem, Iron Creek Ch, and the McMahon Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Fort Wayne
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana and its neighboring borderlands in Michigan and Ohio appear here during a peak era of rail and road expansion. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Nickel Plate Road and Wabash or locate lakeside landmarks like Lake Wawasee and Clear Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Fort Wayne
    1956 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the growing industrial hub of Fort Wayne. Researchers can trace the heavy rail lines of the New York Central and Pennsylvania alongside prominent water features like Lake Wawasee and the Maumee River.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Grand Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of burgeoning cities and new interstate highways. Trace family roots and regional growth in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and the glacial lake country around Gun Lake or Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Grand Rapids
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a region shaped by major river systems and a robust rail network. Trace mid-century industrial growth and land use from Grand Rapids to the Fort Custer Military Reservation and Gun Lake.

  7. 1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Grand Rapids
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Southern Michigan is mapped here at a time of massive growth, showing the expanding urban footprints of Grand Rapids and Lansing. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Grand Trunk Western RR, find historic boundaries of the Fort Custer Military Reservation, or locate sporting camps around Gun Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Adrian, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Adrian, 1963 Print
    1962 Adrian
    1963 Print · USGS
    Adrian was a bustling rail and educational center in the early sixties, defined by its river crossings and expanding industrial footprint. Genealogists and historians can trace the campuses of Adrian College and Siena Heights College or locate family plots in Oakwood Cemetery and St Johns Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Rome Center, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Rome Center, 1964 Print
    1962 Rome Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural townships of Lenawee County are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape of small farms and crossroads communities. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like North Rome Cemetery, School No 2, and the Rome Grange Hall.

  10. 1980 Map of Tipton, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Tipton, 1981 Print
    1980 Tipton
    1981 Print · USGS
    Lenawee County and the Irish Hills region appear in the late 1970s as a landscape of glacial lakes and quiet crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family cemeteries like Franklin Cem and trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade near Tipton.

  11. 1980 Map of Onsted, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Onsted, 1981 Print
    1980 Onsted
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Irish Hills region in the early eighties was a bustling hub of lakefront recreation and automotive racing. Genealogists and local historians can locate Maple Shade Cem, the landmark St Joseph Shrine, and old routes through Brooklyn and Onsted.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1983 Map of Jackson, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Jackson, 1984 Print
    1983 Jackson
    1984 Print · USGS
    Jackson and the surrounding lake country are shown in the early eighties as a hub of rail transit and outdoor recreation. Local historians can trace institutional footprints like the State Prison Farm or explore the landscape of Minards Mill and Olivet College.

  13. 1985 Map of Adrian
    1985 Map of Adrian
    1985 Adrian
    1985 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio were well-established by the mid-1980s, characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and agricultural rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Norfolk and Western Railway and locate landmarks such as the Old Indian Treaty Cem or Riverside Cem.

  14. 1990 Map of Adrian, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Adrian, 1991 Print
    1990 Adrian
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Michigan and Ohio borderlands come alive in the final decade of the twentieth century, showing the intricate network of glacial lakes and small-town junctions. Genealogists and local researchers can pinpoint family landmarks from Lakeview Cem to the rail sidings of the Conrail and Norfolk Southern lines.

  15. 2011 Map of Adrian, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Adrian, 2011 Print
    2011 Adrian
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Adrian, Dover Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Rome Center, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Rome Center, 2011 Print
    2011 Rome Center
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Rollin Township, Onsted, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Tipton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Tipton, 2011 Print
    2011 Tipton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of Onsted, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Onsted, 2011 Print
    2011 Onsted
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Manchester Township, Brooklyn, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Tipton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Tipton, 2014 Print
    2014 Tipton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Manchester Township, Bridgewater Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Onsted, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Onsted, 2014 Print
    2014 Onsted
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Manchester Township, Brooklyn, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Adrian, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Adrian, 2014 Print
    2014 Adrian
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Adrian, Dover Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2014 Map of Rome Center, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Rome Center, 2014 Print
    2014 Rome Center
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Rollin Township, Onsted, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Onsted, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Onsted, 2017 Print
    2017 Onsted
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Manchester Township, Brooklyn, and other nearby areas

  24. 2017 Map of Adrian, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Adrian, 2017 Print
    2017 Adrian
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Adrian, Dover Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Rome Center, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rome Center, 2017 Print
    2017 Rome Center
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin Township, including Rollin Township, Onsted, and other nearby areas

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