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1950s Maps of Mason County, Michigan

Explore 8 historic maps of Mason County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Mason County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Mason County, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Milwaukee
    1967 Print · USGS
    Coastal life and maritime commerce across Lake Michigan are seen here during the mid-fifties, bridging Wisconsin's industrial hubs and Michigan's timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Grand Trunk Western and find long-established ports like Ludington, Port Washington, and Muskegon.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Milwaukee
    1958 Print · USGS
    The shorelines of Lake Michigan in the late fifties reveal a landscape of bustling ferry ports and growing industrial suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Chesapeake & Ohio and locate landmarks such as Little Sable Point and Holy Cross Church.
  16. 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
  19. 1959 Map of Custer, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Custer, 1960 Print
    1959 Custer
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the central Michigan woods around Custer were a landscape of deep national forest and active rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Crystal Valley, old rural schoolhouses like Elmwood Sch, and several remote Gravel Pits.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Ludington, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Ludington, 1960 Print
    1959 Ludington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mason County and the Lake Michigan shore are captured in the late fifties as a thriving maritime and agricultural region. Researchers can trace the waterfront rail operations of the Chesapeake and Ohio or locate family sites like Smith Corners, Zion Ch, and Lakeview Cem.
    3 unique versions available
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