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1970s Maps of Manistee County, Michigan

Explore 11 historic maps of Manistee County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Manistee County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Manistee County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Manistee County, MI maps

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  1. 1976 Map of Frankfort SE
    1976 Map of Frankfort SE
    1976 Frankfort SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    In the mid-seventies, this area of Benzie County preserved a classic northern Michigan landscape of winding waterways and village life. Researchers can trace the exact footprint of Benzonia and follow the natural curves of the Betsie River as they appeared decades ago.
  4. 1976 Map of Onekama SE
    1976 Map of Onekama SE
    1976 Onekama SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Manistee County in the mid-1970s is captured here through detailed aerial imagery, showing the rural landscape and river system. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Kaleva, Brethren, and the small settlement at Chief Lake.
  7. 1976 Map of Frankfort SW
    1976 Map of Frankfort SW
    1976 Frankfort SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Benzie County shoreline appears in sharp detail during the mid-seventies in this aerial survey. Local historians can trace the exact footprint of coastal settlements like Elberta and Watervale alongside the waters of Betsie Lake.
  10. 1976 Map of Wellston NE
    1976 Map of Wellston NE
    1976 Wellston NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's rural landscape is captured during the mid-seventies in this detailed orthophoto study. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Pine River and examine the specific patterns of forest and field clearings across the county.
  13. 1976 Map of Onekama NW
    1976 Map of Onekama NW
    1976 Onekama NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Manistee County shoreline and interior farmlands are captured in mid-1970s aerial detail. Researchers can trace rural property lines and the development of lakeside communities like ARCADIA, PIERPORT, and BEAR LAKE.
  16. 1976 Map of Onekama SW
    1976 Map of Onekama SW
    1976 Onekama SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Manistee County's lakeshore and river bottomlands are captured in high detail during the mid-1970s. Trace the residential layouts of Onekama and Red Park or follow the winding course of the Manistee River through the valley.
  19. 1976 Map of Thompsonville SW
    1976 Map of Thompsonville SW
    1976 Thompsonville SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's interior near the Benzie county line is seen in the mid-seventies through detailed aerial imagery. Trace the winding Betsie River as it passes near Thompsonville, Nessen City, and the rural settlement of Wallin.
  22. 1976 Map of Bar Lake SE
    1976 Map of Bar Lake SE
    1976 Bar Lake SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline near Manistee is captured in the mid-seventies, showing the intricate layout of ports and coastal settlements. Researchers can trace the water-frontage at Parkdale and the winding course of the Manistee River as it meets the lake.
  25. 1976 Map of Thompsonville SE
    1976 Map of Thompsonville SE
    1976 Thompsonville SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse County is seen here during the mid-seventies, captured in a detailed aerial orthophoto that reveals the precise layout of the landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the Betsie River and locate the small settlement of Karlin.
  28. 1976 Map of Wellston NW
    1976 Map of Wellston NW
    1976 Wellston NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Manistee County forest lands and rural settlements come into focus during the mid-seventies in this detailed orthophoto. Local historians can trace the clearings around Wellston and Dublin, or study the wooded banks along Tippy Dam Pond.
  31. 1976 Map of Onekama NE
    1976 Map of Onekama NE
    1976 Onekama NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Manistee County in the mid-1970s is captured here through detailed aerial photography, showing the rural landscape as it appeared just before modern expansion. Genealogists and land researchers can pinpoint specific farmsteads near Kaleva and Pleasanton or trace the path of the Betsie River.
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