1980s Maps of Marquette County, Michigan

Explore 42 historic maps of Marquette County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Marquette County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Marquette County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Marquette County, MI maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Escanaba
    1982 Map of Escanaba
    1982 Escanaba
    1982 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timber and mining country come to life in this early 1980s survey of the lakefront and forest interior. Trace family roots and industrial history through settlements like Norway and Gladstone, or locate the Appleton Mine and Fernwood Cem near the rail lines.

  2. 1983 Map of Gwinn
    1983 Map of Gwinn
    1983 Gwinn
    1983 Print · USGS
    The heart of Michigan's Marquette Iron Range is captured here during the 1980s, when mining and military operations defined the local landscape. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the tracks of the Chicago and North Western to the National Mine or the airman's life at K I Sawyer Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1984 Map of Ives Hill, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Ives Hill, 1985 Print
    1984 Ives Hill
    1985 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's wilderness remains largely untouched in the mid-eighties as shown in this survey of the Huron Mountains. Map collectors and hikers can trace remote landmarks like Ives Hill, Hogback Falls, and the shoreline at Gillet Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1984 Map of Glovers Corner, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Glovers Corner, 1985 Print
    1984 Glovers Corner
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula shoreline during the early 1980s reveals a landscape of protected forests and isolated outposts. Trace the winding paths of the Huron River and Little Huron River past landmarks like Bald Mountain and Glovers Corner.

  5. 1984 Map of Howe Lake, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Howe Lake, 1985 Print
    1984 Howe Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Marquette shoreline and its outlying archipelago come into focus in this mid-1980s study of the Michigan coast. Researchers can trace historic maritime landmarks like Huron Island L.H. and the rugged interior peaks of Mount Ida and the Huron Mountains.

  6. 1984 Map of McComb Corner, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of McComb Corner, 1985 Print
    1984 McComb Corner
    1985 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula wilderness at the edge of Baraga and Marquette Counties is captured here in the early 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace remote outposts like McComb Corner and Erickson Camp, or follow the path of the Old RR Grade through the forest.

  7. 1985 Map of Little Lake
    1985 Map of Little Lake
    1985 Little Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's military and natural landscapes intersect in the mid-eighties as the K I Sawyer Air Force Base operates alongside the Escanaba River State Forest. Local historians can trace the Old RR Grade and locate family sites near the West Branch Cem and Swanzy.

  8. 1985 Map of Harvey
    1985 Map of Harvey
    1985 Harvey
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior coast and the winding Chocolay River south of Marquette appear here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace rural community life through landmarks like St Pauls Cem, the Mangum Prison Farm, and the Fish Hatchery.

  9. 1985 Map of Rock
    1985 Map of Rock
    1985 Rock
    1985 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timber country and rural settlements are documented in the mid-eighties along the Soo Line railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community around Rock, including the Rock Cem, Trombly, and the Old Finn Hall.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1985 Map of Mountain Lake
    1985 Map of Mountain Lake
    1985 Mountain Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula wilderness and high peaks define this 1980s survey of the Marquette and Baraga county line. Researchers can trace the drainage of the Salmon Trout River and locate remote landmarks like Dodge City, Mountain Lake, and Mummy Mountain.

  11. 1985 Map of Sand River
    1985 Map of Sand River
    1985 Sand River
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior coast and Michigan's North Woods come alive in the mid-eighties as rail and river networks intersect. Researchers can locate the Deerton Cem, trace the Soo Line tracks, or follow the path to the Laughing Whitefish Falls.

  12. 1985 Map of Skandia
    1985 Map of Skandia
    1985 Skandia
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula shoreline and interior forests near Marquette come into focus in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named roads and sites like Haglund Cem, Yalmar Station, and the Old Railroad Grade.

  13. 1985 Map of Bulldog Lake
    1985 Map of Bulldog Lake
    1985 Bulldog Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The wilderness of the Upper Peninsula is documented here in the mid-1980s, showing a land of vast forest reserves and glacial lakes. You can trace the remote Dead River Headwater and the boundaries of the Cyrus H McCormick Experimental Forest.

  14. 1985 Map of Diffin
    1985 Map of Diffin
    1985 Diffin
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula timberlands are well-documented in the mid-eighties as they span the borders of Alger, Marquette, and Delta Counties. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade through the Escanaba River State Forest or locate the settlement at Diffin and nearby Gravel Pits.

  15. 1985 Map of Ladoga
    1985 Map of Ladoga
    1985 Ladoga
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, these Alger County timberlands remained a network of state forests and small rail-side settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy of Michigan's logging and transport history via the Old RR Grade and the rural crossroads of Sundell, Ladoga, and Kiva.

  16. 1985 Map of Shot Point
    1985 Map of Shot Point
    1985 Shot Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline in the mid-1980s reveals the coastal transition between Marquette and Alger counties. Researchers can trace the exact shoreline topography around Shot Point and the township boundaries near Onota.

  17. 1985 Map of Huron Mountain
    1985 Map of Huron Mountain
    1985 Huron Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline in Marquette County is captured in the mid-1980s, documenting a landscape defined by water and woods. Local historians can trace the paths of the Pine River and identify landmarks like Huron Mountain and Conway Lake.

  18. 1985 Map of Granite Point
    1985 Map of Granite Point
    1985 Granite Point
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Marquette County coastline in the mid-eighties remains a pristine stretch of woods and water. Trace the shoreline from Granite Point through the Escanaba River State Forest to see how this rugged landscape appeared decades ago.

  19. 1985 Map of Summit Lake
    1985 Map of Summit Lake
    1985 Summit Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Michigan Upper Peninsula wilderness is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high-country lake chains of the Baraga and Marquette border. Researchers can trace the secluded Boniface Camp and the protected reaches of the Cyrus H. Mc Cormick Experimental Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1985 Map of Silver Lake Basin
    1985 Map of Silver Lake Basin
    1985 Silver Lake Basin
    1985 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's north woods are captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the Silver Lake Basin and the vast Yellow Dog Plains. Trace the history of regional mineral interests at Silver Lead Mine Lake or explore the drainage of the Yellow Dog River and Pinnacle Falls.

  21. 1985 Map of Big Bay
    1985 Map of Big Bay
    1985 Big Bay
    1985 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's northern coast is documented here in the mid-1980s, centered on the settlement of Big Bay and its lumbering roots. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade through the Escanaba River State Forest or locate family sites near Homeier and Burns Landing.

  22. 1985 Map of Buckroe
    1985 Map of Buckroe
    1985 Buckroe
    1985 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's rugged Lake Superior coastline is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of state forests and quiet river outlets. You can trace the Old Railroad Grade past Garlic Mountain or locate the old Sawmill and the settlement at Buckroe.

  23. 1985 Map of Marquette
    1985 Map of Marquette
    1985 Marquette
    1985 Print · USGS
    The iron mining country of Michigan's Upper Peninsula is shown here during the mid-1980s as industrial transport networks connected the interior to the coast. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Soo Line and Ls&I or locate local landmarks like Holy Cross Cem and Northern Michigan University.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1985 Map of Carlshend
    1985 Map of Carlshend
    1985 Carlshend
    1985 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's interior as it appeared in the mid-eighties was a landscape of managed forests and quiet rural junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at Skandia Sch, Emmanuel Ch, and the settlements of Carlshend or Selma.

  25. 1985 Map of Cornell
    1985 Map of Cornell
    1985 Cornell
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Escanaba River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of state forest lands, timber transit, and small river-adjacent settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Lake Superior and Ishpeming RR, the Old Railroad Grade, and local sites like St Nicholas and Cornell.

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