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Old Maps of Mecosta County, Michigan

Explore 143 old maps of Mecosta County, spanning from 1954 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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Mecosta County, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Midland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan at the peak of the post-war era shows a landscape balancing industrial growth in Midland with the deep timberlands of the Manistee National Forest. Researchers can trace the legacy of the timber and rail era along the Pennsylvania RR or find family roots in river towns like Chesaning and Big Rapids.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Midland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the late fifties is captured here during a period of transition for its university towns and industrial hubs. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lines through old rail-stop towns like Breckenridge and Chesaning or locate property near the Muskegon River and Prairie Farm.
  7. 1958 Map of Sand Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Sand Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Sand Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    West-central Michigan at the close of the fifties reveals a landscape shaped by the meeting of the Muskegon rivers and the expansive Manistee National Forest. Genealogists can locate family names and sites at Ensley Center, the Lady of Guadalupe Mission, and the Sand Lake Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Woodville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Woodville, 1960 Print
    1958 Woodville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County and the Manistee National Forest are shown in the late fifties as a landscape of timber-town history and modern energy production. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Old Prairie Everett Cemetery, Big Jackson School, and the remote Trumbull Corners settlement.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Big Rapids, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Big Rapids, 1960 Print
    1958 Big Rapids
    1960 Print · USGS
    Big Rapids and the Muskegon River valley are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape of dense forests and glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Ferris Institute, Austin Ch, and family plots such as Holt Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Midland
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Michigan comes alive in this survey of the central Lower Peninsula, from the streets of Grand Rapids to the Houghton Lake timberlands. Genealogists and rail fans can trace the Ann Arbor RR and Chesapeake and Ohio RR through towns like Big Rapids and Mount Pleasant.
  19. 1959 Map of Howard City, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Howard City, 1960 Print
    1959 Howard City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Montcalm and Mecosta Counties thrived as a patchwork of farming and rail-side villages in the late fifties. You can trace early family sites at Little Denmark, the James Ch Settlement, and numerous rural schools like Huggard Sch or Gaffield Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Lake, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Lake, 1960 Print
    1959 Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    Osceola and Mecosta Counties were a mix of timber-state forests and oil exploration during the late fifties. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from Sears to Brinton, including the County Home, local sites like Martin Sch, and the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1959 Map of Evart, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Evart, 1960 Print
    1959 Evart
    1960 Print · USGS
    Osceola and Mecosta counties are shown here in the late fifties, featuring the rail hubs and river valleys that shaped the region's growth. Genealogists and historians can locate rural schools like Watson Sch, the Osceola Oil Field, and family landmarks such as Crapo Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1959 Map of Reed City, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Reed City, 1960 Print
    1959 Reed City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Osceola and Lake Counties are captured here in the late fifties, defined by the meeting of major rail lines and dense public forests. Researchers can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from the Fish Hatchery near Paris to schools like Rehkoff Sch and Zion Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1964 Map of Edmore, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Edmore, 1965 Print
    1964 Edmore
    1965 Print · USGS
    The village of Edmore is documented here in the mid-1960s at its junction with the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks such as Vinewood Cem, St Mary Ch, and the Cutler Savage Ch.
  34. 1964 Map of Six Lakes, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Six Lakes, 1965 Print
    1964 Six Lakes
    1965 Print · USGS
    The mid-Michigan village of Six Lakes flourished as a lakeside rail hub in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Belvidere Ch, locate family plots at Evergreen Cem, and follow the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1964 Map of Mecosta NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Mecosta NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Mecosta NW
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mecosta County in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape defined by the expansive Martiny Lake wetlands and the village of Barryton. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like the Johnson Landing Field, Winchester Dam, and Sheridan Ch.
  40. 1964 Map of Blanchard, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Blanchard, 1965 Print
    1964 Blanchard
    1965 Print · USGS
    Isabella and Mecosta counties in the mid-1960s reveal a landscape of rural townships and rail-side villages. Researchers can trace family roots at Pine River Ch or Decker Cem and locate historic water features like the Blanchard Millpond.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1964 Map of Mecosta, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Mecosta, 1965 Print
    1964 Mecosta
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mecosta County in the mid-1960s shows a transition between the old rail era and modern agricultural life. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks at Halls Corner, Wamboldt Cem, and the Remus Landing Field.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1964 Map of Sherman City, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Sherman City, 1965 Print
    1964 Sherman City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Isabella and Mecosta Counties are captured here as the rural landscape transitioned through an era of local resource extraction and agriculture. Researchers can locate the Sherman City Cemetery, the Forest Hill Church, and the winding course of the Chippewa River.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Midland
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of growing manufacturing hubs and active resource extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Grand Trunk Western or locate family-named landmarks near Oil wells and the Muskegon River.
  52. 1976 Map of Big Rapids SE, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Big Rapids SE, 1979 Print
    1976 Big Rapids SE
    1979 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Mecosta County are shown in fine detail in the mid-1970s through this aerial-imagery survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the early residential layouts around Lake Mecosta and the historic settlement patterns of Altona and Sylvester.
  55. 1976 Map of Evart SW, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Evart SW, 1979 Print
    1976 Evart SW
    1979 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, the rural landscapes of central Michigan remained dominated by the winding Muskegon River and timbered tracts. Researchers can trace the layout of small communities like Hersey and Grant Center or examine the 1976 field patterns near Reed City.
  58. 1976 Map of Big Rapids SW, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Big Rapids SW, 1979 Print
    1976 Big Rapids SW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Mecosta County at the height of the 1970s shows a landscape of river-fed farm country and small village hubs. Trace rural roads to find the village of Stanwood or the riverbanks near Rogers Dam Pond and Higbee Corner.
  61. 1976 Map of Howard City NW, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Howard City NW, 1979 Print
    1976 Howard City NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Montcalm County farmland and river valleys are captured in detail in the mid-seventies, showing the region's rural character. Trace the meandering Little Muskegon River and explore the historic footprints of Morley and Howard City.
  64. 1976 Map of Big Rapids NW, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Big Rapids NW, 1979 Print
    1976 Big Rapids NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Big Rapids and the surrounding Mecosta County countryside are captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey during a period of steady growth. Researchers can trace the exact 1976 shoreline of the Muskegon River and see the early residential footprints near Clear Lake.
  67. 1976 Map of Big Rapids NE, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Big Rapids NE, 1979 Print
    1976 Big Rapids NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Mecosta County farmland and glacial lakes are captured in high detail during the mid-seventies. This orthophoto allows researchers to trace the exact boundaries of rural farmsteads near Rodney and the shorelines of Chippewa Lake and Horsehead Lake.
  70. 1976 Map of Howard City NE, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Howard City NE, 1979 Print
    1976 Howard City NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Montcalm County farmland and the village of Lakeview are captured during the mid-seventies in this detailed aerial orthophoto. Researchers can trace the development of the lakeshore around Tamarack Lake and follow the path of Tamarack Creek.
  73. 1979 Map of Mecosta, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Mecosta, 1982 Print
    1979 Mecosta
    1982 Print · USGS
    Mecosta and Remus appear at a crossroads of rail and agriculture in the late seventies. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Morgan Cem, trace the Old Railroad Grade, or find the St Michael Sch in Wheatland.
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