Old Maps of Manistee Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Manistee Township with 33 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Manistee Township has changed over the decades.


Manistee Township, MI maps

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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. 1956 Map of Bar Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Bar Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Bar Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Manistee and the Lake Michigan coast are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing a bustling port city and its surrounding lakeside resorts. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Newland Sch, trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line, or find family plots at Oak Grove Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Freesoil, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Freesoil, 1958 Print
    1957 Freesoil
    1958 Print · USGS
    North of the Mason County line in the late fifties, the landscape is a patchwork of national forest and fading rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Tomaszewski Sch or trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line through Freesoil.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 1958 Map of Manistee, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Manistee, 1959 Print
    1958 Manistee
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and Manistee River valley appear here in the late fifties, showcasing the region's transition from industrial port to forest recreation. Trace local genealogy and history through landmarks like Stronach, the Old Freesoil Sch, and Sacred Heart Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  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 Manistee, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Manistee, 1983 Print
    1982 Manistee
    1983 Print · USGS
    The industrial hub of Manistee and its bustling lakefront are captured in the early eighties, showcasing a city defined by rail and river. Researchers can trace the layout of Filer City and Stronach, find family plots at Mt Carmel Cem, or locate schools like Guardian Angel Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1983 Map of Parkdale
    1983 Map of Parkdale
    1983 Parkdale
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Manistee lakefront and river valley are shown in detail during the early 1980s, revealing a landscape of rail-fed industry and lakeside hamlets. Genealogy researchers can trace local roots through sites like East Lake Sch, St Marys Mt Carmel Ch, and Oak Grove.

  12. 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.

  13. 1987 Map of Star Corners, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Star Corners, 1988 Print
    1987 Star Corners
    1988 Print · USGS
    Manistee and Mason Counties are shown during the late 1980s, an era when vast tracts of river-bottom land were managed for state and federal conservation. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary or locate historical sites like Star Corners and an Old Railroad Grade.

  14. 2012 Map of Parkdale, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Parkdale, 2012 Print
    2012 Parkdale
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Manistee Township, including Manistee, Parkdale, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Star Corners, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Star Corners, 2012 Print
    2012 Star Corners
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Manistee Township, including Stronach Township, Free Soil Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2012 Map of Manistee, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Manistee, 2012 Print
    2012 Manistee
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Manistee Township, including Manistee, Oak Hill, and other nearby areas

  17. 2012 Map of Onekama, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Onekama, 2012 Print
    2012 Onekama
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Manistee Township, including Onekama, Stronach Township, and other nearby areas

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

  19. 2014 Map of Manistee, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Manistee, 2014 Print
    2014 Manistee
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Manistee Township, including Manistee, Oak Hill, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Star Corners, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Star Corners, 2014 Print
    2014 Star Corners
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Manistee Township, including Stronach Township, Free Soil Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2014 Map of Parkdale, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Parkdale, 2014 Print
    2014 Parkdale
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Manistee Township, including Manistee, Parkdale, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Parkdale, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Parkdale, 2017 Print
    2017 Parkdale
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Manistee Township, including Manistee, Parkdale, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Manistee, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Manistee, 2017 Print
    2017 Manistee
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Manistee Township, including Manistee, Oak Hill, and other nearby areas

  24. 2017 Map of Onekama, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Onekama, 2017 Print
    2017 Onekama
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Manistee Township, including Onekama, Stronach Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2017 Map of Star Corners, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Star Corners, 2017 Print
    2017 Star Corners
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Manistee Township, including Stronach Township, Free Soil Township, and other nearby areas

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