Old Maps of Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Fort Mackinac. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Fort Mackinac.


Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island 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. 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

  3. 1964 Map of Round Island, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Round Island, 1966 Print
    1964 Round Island
    1966 Print · USGS
    The mid-1960s Straits of Mackinac come alive in this survey, showcasing the unique island geography and historical landmarks of northern Michigan. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Mackinac, explore the bounds of Mackinac Island State Park, and locate coastal features like Zela Point and Round Island.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1984 Map of Cheboygan, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Cheboygan, 1985 Print
    1984 Cheboygan
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Straits of Mackinac and the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula are shown here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural crossroads from St Ignace to Cheboygan, including Riggsville and Levering.

  5. 2023 Map of Round Island, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Round Island, 2023 Print
    2023 Round Island
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Straits of Mackinac islands are captured here in the contemporary era, showing the intersection of military history and modern wilderness. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Mackinac, locate the Mackinac Island Cem, and explore the shoreline points of Bois Blanc Island.

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