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Old Maps of Putnam Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Putnam Township, MI maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Dexter, 1962 Print
    1902 Map of Dexter, 1962 Print
    1902 Dexter
    1962 Print · USGS
    Washtenaw and Livingston counties are captured here at the start of the 1900s, as a dense network of steam and electric railroads connected riverside mill towns. Researchers can trace the vanished industrial sites at Hudson Mills, the rail junctions at Lakeland, and the early layout of Pinckney.
  4. 1904 Map of Ann Arbor
    1904 Map of Ann Arbor
    1904 Ann Arbor
    1904 Print · USGS
    Early twentieth-century Washtenaw County comes to life through its dense network of interurban electric lines and steam railroads. Researchers can trace the layout of Ann Arbor, locate the Duck Lake School, or find vanished stops along the Michigan Central R. R. and Ann Arbor R. R..
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1906 Map of Dexter
    1906 Map of Dexter
    1906 Dexter
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by riverside mills and a dense network of glacial lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail corridors through Dexter, the mill sites at Delhi Mills, and the small villages of Pinckney and Pettysville.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1907 Map of Howell, 1959 Print
    1907 Map of Howell, 1959 Print
    1907 Howell
    1959 Print · USGS
    Livingston County is mapped here in the early twentieth century as a busy rail and agricultural center. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education and industry through dozens of local sites like Jubb School, Parker Church, and the State Sanitarium.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1908 Map of Ann Arbor
    1908 Map of Ann Arbor
    1908 Ann Arbor
    1908 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning through the arrival of electric rail and the growth of the Huron River valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace old family lands near Saline, Ypsilanti, and Whitmore Lake, or follow the path of the Michigan Central RR.
  16. 1908 Map of Fowlerville, 1962 Print
    1908 Map of Fowlerville, 1962 Print
    1908 Fowlerville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in Livingston and Ingham counties is documented here in the early twentieth century, centered on the Pere Marquette RR. Trace family roots through an extensive network of rural schools like Podunk School and small crossroads such as Belle Oak and Vantown.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1909 Map of Howell
    1909 Map of Howell
    1909 Howell
    1909 Print · USGS
    Livingston County's landscape at the dawn of the century was defined by the crossing of major rail lines and the historic Grand River Road. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early sites of Oak Grove, Parshallyville, and the State Sanitarium.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1910 Map of Fowlerville
    1910 Map of Fowlerville
    1910 Fowlerville
    1910 Print · USGS
    Before the age of consolidated schools and modern highways, this 1910 survey shows the rural landscape of Ingham and Livingston counties at its peak. Researchers can trace dozens of country schoolhouses like Podunk School and Hogback School alongside the path of the Pere Marquette RR.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1919 Map of Stockbridge, 1958 Print
    1919 Map of Stockbridge, 1958 Print
    1919 Stockbridge
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the end of the Great War is a landscape of rural school districts and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of country schools like Stilson School, family-named landmarks such as Sackrider Hill, and the rail junction at Bullis Crossing.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1922 Map of Stockbridge
    1922 Map of Stockbridge
    1922 Stockbridge
    1922 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Michigan at the start of the twenties is a land of rail-connected hamlets and countless country schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Stockbridge and Unadilla, or locate rural landmarks like Strobel School and Sylvan Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1942 Map of Stockbridge, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Stockbridge, 1943 Print
    1942 Stockbridge
    1943 Print · USGS
    South-central Michigan during the early Forties is revealed here as a landscape of interconnected rail towns and scattered country schoolhouses. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Livermore School, Mausbach School, and the remote Bullis Crossing Cem near the Grand Trunk line.
  34. 1954 Map of Detroit
    1954 Map of Detroit
    1954 Detroit
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Detroit metro and its Ontario neighbors are shown at the height of the mid-century industrial era, just as the suburbs were rapidly expanding. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Wabash Railroad or locate landmarks like Grosse Ile and Selfridge Air Force Base.
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 1961 Map of Detroit, 1973 Print
    1961 Map of Detroit, 1973 Print
    1961 Detroit
    1973 Print · USGS
    The international border between Michigan and Ontario was a bustling industrial corridor in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the transit networks and riverfront infrastructure connecting Detroit to Windsor via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and major air hubs like Willow Run Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 1965 Map of Detroit
    1965 Map of Detroit
    1965 Detroit
    1965 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Michigan and Ontario is captured here at mid-century, showing the dense rail and river networks of the Great Lakes. Local historians can trace the paths of the Grand Trunk Western RR and locate key landmarks like Selfridge Air Force Base and Grosse Ile.
  52. 1965 Map of Pinckney, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Pinckney, 1967 Print
    1965 Pinckney
    1967 Print · USGS
    The lake-rich landscape of Livingston and Washtenaw counties is captured here in the mid-sixties, centered on the village of Pinckney. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Placeway Cem, the rural settlement of Hell, and the scientific facilities atop Peach Mountain.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1968 Map of Howell, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Howell, 1970 Print
    1968 Howell
    1970 Print · USGS
    Howell and its surrounding townships show a mix of civic growth and preserved wetlands during the late sixties. Researchers can trace historic family plots at Lakeview Cem and Mount Olivet Cem or locate institutional landmarks like the Howell State Hospital.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1973 Map of Parkers Corners, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Parkers Corners, 1977 Print
    1973 Parkers Corners
    1977 Print · USGS
    Livingston County maintains its quiet agricultural character in the 1970s, as the headwaters of the Red Cedar River wind through rural townships. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmark burial grounds like Munsell Cem and Harford Cem or locate the small community of Lamoreaux.
  61. 1973 Map of Gregory, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Gregory, 1977 Print
    1973 Gregory
    1977 Print · USGS
    Livingston County lake country is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of summer camps and small settlements. Researchers can trace family history at Unadilla Cem, locate the Richmond Airport, or follow the Old RR Grade through the township.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 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.
  67. 1983 Map of Lansing, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lansing, 1984 Print
    1983 Lansing
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lansing area and its surrounding river valleys are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Conrail or locate local landmarks like St Johns Ch and Greenwood Cem.
  70. 1985 Map of Detroit
    1985 Map of Detroit
    1985 Detroit
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by industrial power and suburban reach from the Detroit River to the Huron Valley. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Conrail, explore the grounds of the University of Michigan, and locate numerous sites like Mt Olivet Cem.
  73. 1985 Map of Pontiac
    1985 Map of Pontiac
    1985 Pontiac
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan in the mid-1980s shows a landscape of growing suburban corridors and expansive public parklands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of rail lines like the Grand Trunk Western or locate family sites near Oakwood Cem and White Chapel Cem.
    2 unique versions available
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