Old Maps of Bear Lake Township, Michigan

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  1. 1954 Map of Manitowoc, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Manitowoc, 1968 Print
    1954 Manitowoc
    1968 Print · USGS
    Lake Michigan served as a vital transit corridor in the mid-fifties, with car and auto ferries linking the industrial ports of Wisconsin to the Michigan timberlands. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace active ferry routes like the Ann Arbor Railway Car and Auto Ferry and locate early settlements from Brussels to Algoma.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Onekama, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Onekama, 1958 Print
    1956 Onekama
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Manistee County shoreline and inland timberlands are captured here in the mid-1950s. Trace old township life through landmarks like Bear Lake, the Indian Village, and several schools including the Merritt Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Manitowoc
    1958 Map of Manitowoc
    1958 Manitowoc
    1958 Print · USGS
    Lake Michigan and its shorelines are shown in the late fifties when maritime transport defined the region. Researchers can trace the routes of the Ann Arbor Railroad Ferry or locate old settlements like St. Nazianz, Rostock, and Two Creeks.

  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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1982 Map of Pleasanton, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Pleasanton, 1983 Print
    1982 Pleasanton
    1983 Print · USGS
    Manistee County in the early eighties shows a transition from traditional timber and rail land toward modern resource management. Researchers can locate the Township Cem near Pleasanton, family-named bridges like Jopp Bridge, and the Chesapeake and Ohio tracks.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1982 Map of Onekama, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Onekama, 1983 Print
    1982 Onekama
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Manistee County coastline and the Manistee River valley are shown in detail during the early eighties. Researchers can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad or locate local landmarks like St Joseph Cem Onekama Cem and Norwalk Ch.

  10. 1982 Map of Brethren, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Brethren, 1983 Print
    1982 Brethren
    1983 Print · USGS
    Manistee County's river valleys and forest lands are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of isolated settlements and winding waterways. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Brethren Cem, the Indian Mound, and the old rail corridor of the Chesapeake and Ohio.

  11. 1983 Map of Manistee
    1983 Map of Manistee
    1983 Manistee
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and the wooded interior of Manistee and Mason Counties are shown here during the early 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns along the Chesapeake and Ohio or explore old routes like the Old Indian Trail and settlements such as Freesoil and Kaleva.

  12. 1983 Map of Bear Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Bear Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Bear Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Manistee County comes to life in the early eighties, showcasing the transition between the Lake Michigan shoreline and the wooded interior. Researchers can trace family sites near Pierport or locate burial records at Conway Cem and Onekama Cem.

  13. 2011 Map of Pleasanton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Pleasanton, 2011 Print
    2011 Pleasanton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Pleasanton, Kaleva, and other nearby areas

  14. 2011 Map of Bear Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bear Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Bear Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Arcadia, Bear Lake, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Brethren, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Brethren, 2012 Print
    2012 Brethren
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Kaleva, Brethren, and other nearby areas

  16. 2012 Map of Onekama, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Onekama, 2012 Print
    2012 Onekama
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Onekama, Stronach Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of Pleasanton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Pleasanton, 2014 Print
    2014 Pleasanton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Pleasanton, Kaleva, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Onekama, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Onekama, 2014 Print
    2014 Onekama
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Onekama, Stronach Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Brethren, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Brethren, 2014 Print
    2014 Brethren
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Kaleva, Brethren, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Bear Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bear Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Bear Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Arcadia, Bear Lake, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Onekama, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Onekama, 2017 Print
    2017 Onekama
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Onekama, Stronach Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Bear Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bear Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Bear Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Arcadia, Bear Lake, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Pleasanton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Pleasanton, 2017 Print
    2017 Pleasanton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Pleasanton, Kaleva, and other nearby areas

  24. 2017 Map of Brethren, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Brethren, 2017 Print
    2017 Brethren
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Kaleva, Brethren, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Pleasanton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Pleasanton, 2019 Print
    2019 Pleasanton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Lake Township, including Pleasanton, Kaleva, and other nearby areas

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