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1930s Maps of Mason County, Michigan

Explore 12 historic maps of Mason County from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 Mason County's landscape evolved across the 1930s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Mason County's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Mason County, MI maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Custer NW
    1931 Map of Custer NW
    1931 Custer NW
    1931 Print · USGS
    Mason County’s rural landscape during the early thirties is anchored by the rail-and-road junction at Custer. Genealogists and historians can trace the distribution of early twentieth-century country schools like Weldon Cr Sch and Ressigue Sch along the Pere Marquette River.
  4. 1931 Map of Custer SW
    1931 Map of Custer SW
    1931 Custer SW
    1931 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Oceana and Mason County are captured in the early 1930s when rural education and township government anchored the community. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Crystal and trace the paths to Fern Sch, Kidder Sch, or the Town Hall.
  7. 1931 Map of Custer NE
    1931 Map of Custer NE
    1931 Custer NE
    1931 Print · USGS
    Mason County in the early 1930s is a landscape of winding rivers and country schoolhouses. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Tallman and Walhalla, or locate landmarks like the Dunbar Fire Tower and the Swedish Settlement Sch.
  10. 1931 Map of Manistee SE
    1931 Map of Manistee SE
    1931 Manistee SE
    1931 Print · USGS
    Mason County townships reveal their rural character in the early 1930s, showing a landscape defined by river forks and a high density of country schools. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Kings Corner's, Tex, and school sites like Town Hall Sch or Darr Sch.
  13. 1931 Map of Freesoil SW
    1931 Map of Freesoil SW
    1931 Freesoil SW
    1931 Print · USGS
    Mason County’s rural northern townships appear here in the early 1930s as a landscape of small villages and isolated school districts. Genealogists can trace family connections to centers like Freesoil or locate the historic sites of Howell Sch and Bachelor Sch.
  16. 1931 Map of Manistee SW
    1931 Map of Manistee SW
    1931 Manistee SW
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Mason County shoreline during the early thirties shows a landscape of bayous and maritime outposts. Genealogists and researchers can locate old landmarks like the Nordhouse Sch, Bridges Resort, and the iconic Big Sable LH.
  19. 1931 Map of Custer SE
    1931 Map of Custer SE
    1931 Custer SE
    1931 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Mason and Oceana counties are captured here in the early 1930s, showing a landscape of small farmsteads and wetlands. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Carr Sch and Waddell Sch or trace the South Branch Pere Marquette River.
  22. 1932 Map of Freesoil SE
    1932 Map of Freesoil SE
    1932 Freesoil SE
    1932 Print · USGS
    In the early 1930s, Mason County’s inland river systems and timbered townships remained largely defined by their water-driven geography. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Millerton, the Round Lake Sch, and the banks of the Big Sable River.
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  25. 1932 Map of Ludington NE
    1932 Map of Ludington NE
    1932 Ludington NE
    1932 Print · USGS
    Mason County at the start of the 1930s is a landscape of established rural townships and riverside settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bethlehem Ch and many local schools including North Amber Sch and Rickey Sch.
  28. 1932 Map of Ludington SW
    1932 Map of Ludington SW
    1932 Ludington SW
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline of Oceana County is captured here in the early thirties, showing the transition from maritime commerce to recreational use. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Pentwater or find old school sites like Star Valley Sch and Nickerson Sch.
  31. 1932 Map of Ludington SE
    1932 Map of Ludington SE
    1932 Ludington SE
    1932 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Mason and Oceana counties is captured here in the early thirties, showing a landscape of marshy creek bottoms and isolated farmsteads. Local historians can locate vanished community centers at Bucks Corner, Bethel Ch, and Wiley Sch.
  34. 1932 Map of Ludington
    1932 Map of Ludington
    1932 Ludington
    1932 Print · USGS
    Ludington and the Mason County coast are shown here in the early 1930s as a thriving rail-to-lake transit hub. Researchers can trace the original street grids and find vanished rural landmarks like Eagle Sch, the Grange Hall, and the Ludington & Northern rail line.
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