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Old Maps of Ishpeming Township, Michigan

Explore 46 old maps of Ishpeming Township, spanning from 1952 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Ishpeming Township, MI maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1952 Map of Ishpeming, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ishpeming, 1954 Print
    1952 Ishpeming
    1954 Print · USGS
    Ishpeming and the Marquette Iron Range were hubs of post-war industrial activity when this survey was conducted. Local historians can trace the intricate rail network at Winthrop Junction or locate family roots near the Tilden Mine and National Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Negaunee, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Negaunee, 1955 Print
    1953 Negaunee
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Marquette County reveals a landscape defined by the iron industry and rail expansion. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the workings of the Mather Mine B, locate the Negaunee Cemetery, or follow the Lake Superior and Ishpeming railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Negaunee SW, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Negaunee SW, 1955 Print
    1954 Negaunee SW
    1955 Print · USGS
    The iron-rich hills of the Marquette Range are shown in the mid-fifties, when mining and rail operations defined local life. Trace the industrial footprint of Morris Mine and Lloyd Mine alongside the sprawling waters of the Dead River Storage Basin.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Negaunee, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Negaunee, 1955 Print
    1954 Negaunee
    1955 Print · USGS
    Iron mining and hydroelectric power define the Marquette Range in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the workings of the Mather Mine A, the Eagle Mills settlement, and the Morgan Heights Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Big Bay, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Big Bay, 1956 Print
    1954 Big Bay
    1956 Print · USGS
    Big Bay and the Marquette County shoreline are documented here in the mid-1950s as a mix of remote state forest and coastal settlement. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community around Big Bay and Lake Independence, finding landmarks like the lighthouse and Alder Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 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
  43. 1985 Map of Negaunee NW
    1985 Map of Negaunee NW
    1985 Negaunee NW
    1985 Print · USGS
    The backcountry of Marquette County is documented in the mid-eighties, showing the transition between the Escanaba River State Forest and the surrounding townships. Trace the paths of the Yellow Dog River and discover remote landmarks like Hairpin Curve and Third Bass Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1996 Map of Negaunee NW, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Negaunee NW, 1999 Print
    1996 Negaunee NW
    1999 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timberlands and headwaters are captured here in the mid-1990s as the wilderness north of Ishpeming remained largely undeveloped. You can trace the Old Grade and Yellow Dog River or locate remote camps near Regan Lake and First Bass Lake.
  49. 2011 Map of Big Bay, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Big Bay, 2011 Print
    2011 Big Bay
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ishpeming Township, including Big Bay, Alder, and other nearby areas
  52. 2011 Map of Ishpeming, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ishpeming, 2011 Print
    2011 Ishpeming
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ishpeming Township, including Ishpeming, Negaunee, and other nearby areas
  55. 2011 Map of Buckroe, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Buckroe, 2011 Print
    2011 Buckroe
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ishpeming Township, including Halfway Village, Buckroe, and other nearby areas
  58. 2011 Map of Negaunee NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Negaunee NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Negaunee NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ishpeming Township, including Powell Township, Champion Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2011 Map of Negaunee SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Negaunee SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Negaunee SW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ishpeming Township, including Ishpeming, Negaunee, and other nearby areas
  64. 2011 Map of Negaunee, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Negaunee, 2011 Print
    2011 Negaunee
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ishpeming Township, including Negaunee, Eagle Mills, and other nearby areas
  67. 2014 Map of Negaunee, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Negaunee, 2014 Print
    2014 Negaunee
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ishpeming Township, including Negaunee, Eagle Mills, and other nearby areas
  70. 2014 Map of Big Bay, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Big Bay, 2014 Print
    2014 Big Bay
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ishpeming Township, including Big Bay, Alder, and other nearby areas
  73. 2014 Map of Buckroe, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Buckroe, 2014 Print
    2014 Buckroe
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ishpeming Township, including Halfway Village, Buckroe, and other nearby areas
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