Old Maps of Forsyth Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

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Forsyth Township, MI maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Skandia SW
    1932 Map of Skandia SW
    1932 Skandia SW
    1932 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's timberlands and rail stops are captured here in the early 1930s. Trace old logging-era sites like Wendt and Bartles Camp and rural schools like Carlshend Sch along the Lake Superior and Ishpeming railroad.

  2. 1932 Map of Helena NW
    1932 Map of Helena NW
    1932 Helena NW
    1932 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's timber and mining lands are shown here in the early 1930s, punctuated by remote industrial outposts and expansive wetlands. You can locate old logging sites like Victor Larson Camp and the Gardner Mine along the Escanaba River corridor.

  3. 1932 Map of Helena NE
    1932 Map of Helena NE
    1932 Helena NE
    1932 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's logging and rail infrastructure are on full display in the early 1930s before modern development altered the Upper Peninsula. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous remote outposts like Rochenon Camp, Anderson Camp, and the settlement of Helena.

  4. 1932 Map of Harvey SE
    1932 Map of Harvey SE
    1932 Harvey SE
    1932 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's timber and rail landscape is captured here in the early thirties as development centered on the Little Lake Forsyth PO rail junction. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Racine Sch, West Br Cem, and several local sites including Carlsons Camp.

  5. 1932 Map of Harvey SW
    1932 Map of Harvey SW
    1932 Harvey SW
    1932 Print · USGS
    The iron-mining district of Marquette County is shown in detail during the early 1930s. Researchers can trace the rail-and-mine network connecting Gwinn and Austin to sites like the Stephson Iron Mine and Mackinaw Iron Mine.

  6. 1932 Map of Rock NW
    1932 Map of Rock NW
    1932 Rock NW
    1932 Print · USGS
    Marquette and Delta counties are shown in the early thirties when logging camps and railroads defined life in the Upper Peninsula. Genealogists can trace family-named outposts like Selins Camp, Stenlund Camp, and the settlement of McFarland.

  7. 1951 Map of Helena NE
    1951 Map of Helena NE
    1951 Helena NE
    1951 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's interior timberlands and marshes come into focus in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by seasonal outposts and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace old sites like Rochenon Camp, Helena, and the Parker Spur rail siding.

  8. 1951 Map of Helena NW
    1951 Map of Helena NW
    1951 Helena NW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Marquette County’s interior during the early 1950s was a landscape of remote camps and heavy industry centered on the Escanaba River. Genealogists and historians can trace old logging outposts like Faucett Camp and the rail operations of the Chicago and North Western.

  9. 1952 Map of Ishpeming, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ishpeming, 1954 Print
    1952 Ishpeming
    1954 Print · USGS
    Marquette County’s iron mining heartland is shown in the early fifties, detailing the industrial hubs of Ishpeming and Negaunee. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Frenchtown and Winthrop Junction alongside the Tracy Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1952 Map of Gwinn, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Gwinn, 1954 Print
    1952 Gwinn
    1954 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's iron country and the Lake Superior shoreline are captured here in the early fifties during a period of industrial transition. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the inactive Stephenson Mine, the Little Lake (Forsyth P O) settlement, and rural schools like June Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1952 Map of Gwinn, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Gwinn, 1954 Print
    1952 Gwinn
    1954 Print · USGS
    Marquette County industrial heritage is on full display in the early fifties as the region transitions from its peak mining era. Genealogists and researchers can locate inactive sites like the Stegmiller Mine and Mackinaw Mine alongside the namesake Gwinn Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Northland, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Northland, 1958 Print
    1957 Northland
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula interior shows its mid-century character during the late 1950s, where rail lines still connected remote forest outposts. Trace the old rail stops at Northland and Alfred or locate the Alfred Lookout Tower and Education Camp near the Ford River.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1958 Map of Skandia, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Skandia, 1959 Print
    1958 Skandia
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior coast and Michigan's Upper Peninsula timberlands are captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Skandia Cem and Deerton Cem or locate the old Yalmer Station along the historic rail lines.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Rock, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Rock, 1959 Print
    1958 Rock
    1959 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and small rail-side settlements are captured here in the late fifties, just as forest management patterns were maturing. Researchers can trace family roots through locations like Rock, McFarland, and Hillview Cem along the Chicago and Northwestern line.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Marquette, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Marquette, 1968 Print
    1958 Marquette
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula’s central corridor is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as mining and timber industries thrived alongside new military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Soo Line Railroad through settlements like Gwinn, Turin, and Chatham.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1960 Map of Marquette
    1960 Map of Marquette
    1960 Marquette
    1960 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula mining and maritime commerce reach their peak in the late fifties across the Lake Superior shoreline. Genealogists and historians can locate remote settlements like Big Bay and Dukes, while tracing the Cyr Mine and the active rail lines of the Lake Superior and Ishpeming railroad.

  17. 1961 Map of Marquette
    1961 Map of Marquette
    1961 Marquette
    1961 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula life in the early sixties centered on the iron docks and timber stands of the Lake Superior shore. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-to-port connections via the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad and locate active sites like Republic Mine or the K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base.

  18. 1963 Map of Watson, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Watson, 1964 Print
    1963 Watson
    1964 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timber and rail country come into focus during the early sixties, showing the remote settlements of Watson and Arnold. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Forest Home Cem, the Gardner Mine, and the historic Arnold Lookout Tower.

  19. 1968 Map of Marquette, 1977 Print
    1968 Map of Marquette, 1977 Print
    1968 Marquette
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula iron range and Lake Superior coastline are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-to-port infrastructure and the Cold War presence of K I Sawyer Air Force Base alongside towns like Ishpeming and Munising.

  20. 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

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 1985 Map of McFarland
    1985 Map of McFarland
    1985 McFarland
    1985 Print · USGS
    Marquette and Delta counties are shown in the mid-eighties, a period of managed timberlands and quiet northern settlements. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Rapid River and locate the small communities of McFarland and Ewing.

  24. 1986 Map of Helena
    1986 Map of Helena
    1986 Helena
    1986 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and river forks come into focus in the mid-1980s as the regional rail network shifted. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade near the settlements of Helps and Faunus.

  25. 1986 Map of Cataract Basin
    1986 Map of Cataract Basin
    1986 Cataract Basin
    1986 Print · USGS
    Marquette County's dense woodlands and river systems are shown here in the mid-eighties, centered on the Cataract Basin. Researchers can trace old logging and recreation sites like the Chipmunk Airstrip, Trailer Park, and the intricate shoreline of Shag Lake.

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