Old Maps of Luce County, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 206 historic maps of Luce County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Luce County, MI maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Gould City NE
    1931 Map of Gould City NE
    1931 Gould City NE
    1931 Print · USGS
    Mackinac County's Upper Peninsula landscape in the early thirties shows a network of rural schoolhouses and emerging lakeside recreation. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named landmarks like Elsner Sch or the Millecoquins Lake Resort near the Greylock Spur.

  2. 1931 Map of Gould City NW
    1931 Map of Gould City NW
    1931 Gould City NW
    1931 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Mackinac County were undergoing a period of industrial and transit transition during the early thirties. Local historians can trace the paths of the Logging RR and State Highway No 135, or locate family roots at Sandtown Cem and Finley Sch.

  3. 1931 Map of Epoufette NW
    1931 Map of Epoufette NW
    1931 Epoufette NW
    1931 Print · USGS
    Mackinac County's industrial and rail corridor is captured here in the early thirties as stone and timber drove the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rexton, Caffey, and the extensive works at Fiborn Quarry.

  4. 1931 Map of Seney SE
    1931 Map of Seney SE
    1931 Seney SE
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula lake country at the start of the 1930s reveals a wilderness defined by its massive waterways and isolated settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail-and-road corridor of State Highway No 28 and the D S S and A near the Smithers Sch.

  5. 1931 Map of Blaney NE
    1931 Map of Blaney NE
    1931 Blaney NE
    1931 Print · USGS
    Mackinac County’s interior lake country is captured in the early 1930s, showing a wild landscape of timber and wetlands across the Upper Peninsula. Researchers can trace the sprawling bounds of Cranberry Marsh and the undisturbed shorelines of Manistique Lake and Whitefish Lake.

  6. 1931 Map of Gilchrist NE
    1931 Map of Gilchrist NE
    1931 Gilchrist NE
    1931 Print · USGS
    Mackinac County's timber and rail landscape is frozen in time during the early 1930s, centered on the settlement of Garnet. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community at Maplewood Cem and the industrial footprint of the Hendricks Quarry.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1931 Map of Gilchrist NW
    1931 Map of Gilchrist NW
    1931 Gilchrist NW
    1931 Print · USGS
    Mackinac County's timber and transit corridor is captured here in the early 1930s as aerial photography began to refine the mapping of the Upper Peninsula. Trace the iron and asphalt routes of the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie near GILCHRIST and the winding course of North Branch Cold Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1951 Map of Vermilion, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Vermilion, 1955 Print
    1951 Vermilion
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline near the Chippewa and Luce county line is captured in the early fifties, showing the isolated coastal settlement of Vermilion. Researchers can trace the wooded boundaries of the Whitefish State Forest and locate Browns Lake or the landmark Tower near the coast.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1951 Map of Sheephead Lake, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Sheephead Lake, 1955 Print
    1951 Sheephead Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's forest and wetland interior are documented in the early fifties during a period of state-managed land use. Trace remote sites like the Prison Camp, the Porcupine Inn, and the waters of Sheephead Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1951 Map of Big Beaver Creek, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Big Beaver Creek, 1955 Print
    1951 Big Beaver Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and river systems are captured in the early fifties at the junction of three forests. Researchers can trace the logging history of the region via Cadillac Soo Camp 14, Buckhorn Lodge, and a Sawmill.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1951 Map of Hulbert, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Hulbert, 1955 Print
    1951 Hulbert
    1955 Print · USGS
    Chippewa County timberlands and river systems are shown here in the early fifties, centered on the village of Hulbert. Trace the path of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic railroad or locate Hulbert Cem and The Antlers Cabins near the lake.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1951 Map of Timberlost, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Timberlost, 1955 Print
    1951 Timberlost
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula wilderness of the early fifties is defined here by the winding river and the early boundaries of Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Genealogists and local historians can trace isolated settlements and riverside outposts like Timberlost, Whitehorse Landing, and Bowers Lodge.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1951 Map of Eckerman, 1958 Print
    1951 Map of Eckerman, 1958 Print
    1951 Eckerman
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, this portion of Chippewa County remained a landscape of remote sporting camps and timber interests tied to the rail line. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Hulbert Cem, Eckerman Corner, and the Cadillac Soo Camp 14.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1951 Map of Shelldrake, 1958 Print
    1951 Map of Shelldrake, 1958 Print
    1951 Shelldrake
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula coastline is captured in the early fifties, showing the isolated hunting clubs and small fishing outposts of the Whitefish Point area. Genealogists and researchers can trace old settlements like Shelldrake, Emerson, and the Chippewa Hunt Post.

  15. 1954 Map of Sault Sainte Marie, 1979 Print
    1954 Map of Sault Sainte Marie, 1979 Print
    1954 Sault Sainte Marie
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Upper Peninsula and Ontario borderlands are captured here at the height of the mid-century era. Family historians can trace settlements like Grand Marais and Stalwart, while mapping the strategic grounds of Kincheloe AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1956 Map of Sault Sainte Marie, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Sault Sainte Marie, 1964 Print
    1956 Sault Sainte Marie
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Upper Peninsula and the Canadian border meet in this mid-sixties survey of the bustling Soo Locks region. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Soo Line and locate lakeside communities from Grand Marais to Shelldrake.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1957 Map of Sault Sainte Marie
    1957 Map of Sault Sainte Marie
    1957 Sault Sainte Marie
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and Ontario border come alive in this mid-century portrait of the eastern Lake Superior shoreline and the vital St. Marys River corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era settlements from Newberry to Detour, while locating military landmarks like Kinross Air Force Base.

  18. 1958 Map of Sault Sainte Marie
    1958 Map of Sault Sainte Marie
    1958 Sault Sainte Marie
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern Upper Peninsula and the Canadian borderland appear here during the late fifties, a time of military growth and forest management. Researchers can locate vanished rail stops along the Soo Line, early sites like the Fiborn Quarry, and the sprawling Kinross Air Force Base.

  19. 1962 Map of Auger Lake, 1974 Print
    1962 Map of Auger Lake, 1974 Print
    1962 Auger Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    Luce County’s timberlands and remote outposts are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of dense forests and legacy rail grades. Researchers can trace historic industrial footprints at Cleveland Cliffs Lake and old transit hubs like Eightmile Corner and Carson.

  20. 1964 Map of Rexton, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Rexton, 1966 Print
    1964 Rexton
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula’s timber and mining heritage is on display in this mid-century survey of Mackinac County. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Fiborn Quarry and the Soo Line railroad near Rexton and the Caffey Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1968 Map of Muskallonge Lake East, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Muskallonge Lake East, 1970 Print
    1968 Muskallonge Lake East
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Luce County shoreline on Lake Superior's southern edge was a mix of logging history and emerging recreation in the late sixties. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade near Deer Park or locate backcountry spots like the Reed and Green Bridge Campground.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1968 Map of Betsy Lake North, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Betsy Lake North, 1970 Print
    1968 Betsy Lake North
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline and the deep woods of the Upper Peninsula are captured here in the late sixties. Trace the isolation of Crisp Point and its lighthouse or follow the primitive jeep trails toward Culhane Lake and BETSY LAKE.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1968 Map of Muskallonge Lake SW, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Muskallonge Lake SW, 1970 Print
    1968 Muskallonge Lake SW
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Luce County wilderness comes into focus during the late 1960s, showing the intricate headwaters of the legendary Two Hearted River. You can trace the remote network of logging routes and trails like Ohio Camp Road and locate the West Lookout Tower among dozens of named water bodies like Beaver Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1968 Map of Muskallonge Lake West, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Muskallonge Lake West, 1970 Print
    1968 Muskallonge Lake West
    1970 Print · USGS
    The rugged shoreline of the Upper Peninsula is captured here in the late sixties, showing the intersection of the Great Lakes coast and the deep woods. Trace the path of the Grand Marais Truck Trail past Rainy Lake and the waters of Muskallonge Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1968 Map of Muskallonge Lake SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Muskallonge Lake SE, 1970 Print
    1968 Muskallonge Lake SE
    1970 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula wilderness in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by water and woods within the Lake Superior State Forest. Researchers can trace old routes near Pine Stump Junction and the winding course of the Two Hearted River.

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