1980s Maps of Mason County, Michigan

Explore 18 historic maps of Mason 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.

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Mason County, MI maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Hamlin Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Hamlin Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Hamlin Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Mason County shoreline comes to life in this early 1980s survey, showing the intricate bays and peninsulas of the Lake Michigan coast. Genealogists and local historians can locate Hamlin Village, Sacred Heart Ch, and family landmarks like Indian Pete Bayou.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1982 Map of Kings Corners, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Kings Corners, 1983 Print
    1982 Kings Corners
    1983 Print · USGS
    Mason County’s transition from the Manistee National Forest to rural homesteads is captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate West Shore Community College, North Victory Cem, and the quiet crossroads at Kings Corners.

  3. 1982 Map of Manistee, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Manistee, 1983 Print
    1982 Manistee
    1983 Print · USGS
    The industrial hub of Manistee and its bustling lakefront are captured in the early eighties, showcasing a city defined by rail and river. Researchers can trace the layout of Filer City and Stronach, find family plots at Mt Carmel Cem, or locate schools like Guardian Angel Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1982 Map of Manistee NW, 1984 Print
    1982 Map of Manistee NW, 1984 Print
    1982 Manistee NW
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline meets the wooded interior of the Manistee National Forest in the early eighties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the rural landscape along the county line and locate family-named routes like Sass Road, Jepson Road, and the Indian Trail.

  5. 1983 Map of Wiley
    1983 Map of Wiley
    1983 Wiley
    1983 Print · USGS
    Oceana and Mason counties are shown in the early eighties as rural townships intersect with the sprawling National Forest. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Smith Corners, Riverton Sch, and the North Weare Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1983 Map of Manistee
    1983 Map of Manistee
    1983 Manistee
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and the wooded interior of Manistee and Mason Counties are shown here during the early 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns along the Chesapeake and Ohio or explore old routes like the Old Indian Trail and settlements such as Freesoil and Kaleva.

  7. 1983 Map of Pentwater
    1983 Map of Pentwater
    1983 Pentwater
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and the harbor of Pentwater are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like South Summit School, St Vincents, and industrial sites such as the Salt Well.

  8. 1983 Map of Scottville
    1983 Map of Scottville
    1983 Scottville
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Scottville area in the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and the river. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds including North Amber Cem and Brookside Cems or trace settlements like Stiles Corners and Amber.

  9. 1983 Map of Ludington
    1983 Map of Ludington
    1983 Ludington
    1983 Print · USGS
    Ludington and the Mason County coast are captured here in the early eighties as a hub of Lake Michigan shipping and hydroelectric power. Trace the rail lines of the Chesapeake and Ohio, find local landmarks like White Pine Village, or locate family sites at Lakeview Cemetery.

  10. 1983 Map of Ludington, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Ludington, 1984 Print
    1983 Ludington
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Michigan shoreline during the early eighties comes alive in this survey of the dunes and woodlands. Trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail route through Ludington and Hart, or find family landmarks like Meisenheimer Corners and Wiley.

  11. 1987 Map of Millerton, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Millerton, 1988 Print
    1987 Millerton
    1988 Print · USGS
    Mason and Lake Counties come alive in the late eighties as a landscape of dense national forest and hidden waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of several Old RR Grades near Millerton or locate family landmarks around Ford Lake and Round Lake.

  12. 1987 Map of Carr, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Carr, 1988 Print
    1987 Carr
    1988 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Manistee National Forest appear here in the late eighties, where four Michigan counties meet. Local researchers can trace old river-bottom landmarks and small settlements like Carr, Ruby, and the wetlands of Darkeys Marsh.

  13. 1987 Map of Udell, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Udell, 1988 Print
    1987 Udell
    1988 Print · USGS
    Manistee County's forested interior is captured here in the late eighties, showing a landscape defined by glacial hills and logging history. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and Old Indian Treaty Boundary near the Little Manistee River.

  14. 1987 Map of Custer, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Custer, 1988 Print
    1987 Custer
    1988 Print · USGS
    Mason County’s river-carved landscape is shown here in the 1980s, centered on the village of Custer. Researchers can trace old property boundaries and drainage patterns near Whelan Lake, Saunders Lake, and the winding Pere Marquette National Scenic River.

  15. 1987 Map of Star Corners, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Star Corners, 1988 Print
    1987 Star Corners
    1988 Print · USGS
    Manistee and Mason Counties are shown during the late 1980s, an era when vast tracts of river-bottom land were managed for state and federal conservation. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary or locate historical sites like Star Corners and an Old Railroad Grade.

  16. 1987 Map of Tallman, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Tallman, 1988 Print
    1987 Tallman
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Mason County woodlands during the late 1980s reveal a landscape of secluded glacial lakes and timbered forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace the lakeside settlements of Tallman and Walhalla or follow the path of the Pere Marquette National Scenic River.

  17. 1987 Map of Freesoil, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Freesoil, 1988 Print
    1987 Freesoil
    1988 Print · USGS
    Mason County's wooded interior and small village centers are captured in the late eighties, just as the local rail and forest landscapes were evolving. Researchers can trace the C & O RR through Freesoil and Fountain or locate the Camp Sauble State Prison and Gun Lake.

  18. 1987 Map of Crystal Valley, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Crystal Valley, 1988 Print
    1987 Crystal Valley
    1988 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Mason and Oceana counties are captured here in the late 1980s, dominated by the timbered tracts of the Manistee National Forest. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade and locate local landmarks like the Cem near Fern or the waters of Gilligan Lake.

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