1980s Maps of Mecosta County, Michigan

1. 1983 Map of Hersey, 1984 Print

   

   1983 Hersey

   1984 Print · USGS

   Osceola County at the start of the 1980s shows a landscape defined by the winding Muskegon River and the rural crossroads of Hersey and Grant Center. Trace family history at local landmarks like Grant Center Ch, Crapo Cem, and the old rail corridor of the Chesapeake and Ohio.

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4. 1983 Map of Chippewa Lake North, 1984 Print

   

   1983 Chippewa Lake North

   1984 Print · USGS

   The glacial lakes and timberlands along the Osceola and Mecosta border are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Pioneer Cem, Chippewa Cem, and the remote banks of Lake Miramichi.

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7. 1984 Map of Lake

   

   1984 Lake

   1984 Print · USGS

   Isabella and Clare counties are captured in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and small rural settlements. Researchers can locate family sites at North Brinton Cem or trace the early developments around Eight Point Lake and Brinton.

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10. 1984 Map of Big Rapids

    

    1984 Big Rapids

    1984 Print · USGS

    Mid-Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a balance of deep-woods conservation and riverfront industry centered on the Muskegon River. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Chesapeake and Ohio or locate family sites near Idlewild, Reed City, and Forest Hill Cem.

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13. 1984 Map of Merrill Lake

    

    1984 Merrill Lake

    1984 Print · USGS

    The village of Barryton and the surrounding glacial lake country are captured here in the mid-eighties. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Sparks Cemetery, Barryton Church, and numerous named waters including Negaunee Lake and Rattail Lake.

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16. 1985 Map of Howard City

    

    1985 Howard City

    1985 Print · USGS

    Howard City and the surrounding townships of Montcalm and Mecosta counties are captured here in the mid-1980s during a period of transition between rail-era settlements and modern land use. Trace the path of the Pennsylvania Railroad or locate local landmarks like St Apollonia Cem, Indian Lake, and the village of Morley.

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19. 1985 Map of Cedar Springs

    

    1985 Cedar Springs

    1985 Print · USGS

    The northern reaches of the Grand Rapids metro area meet the forests of the Manistee during the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Grand Trunk Western RR through Sparta or locate rural landmarks near Cedar Springs and Rockford.

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22. 1985 Map of Stanwood

    

    1985 Stanwood

    1985 Print · USGS

    Mecosta County at the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-fed townships and public forests. Researchers can trace rural developments like Higbee Corner and Stanwood, find old Cem sites, or locate the Rogers Dam Pond and Doyle Lake.

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25. 1985 Map of Tift Corner

    

    1985 Tift Corner

    1985 Print · USGS

    The rural landscapes of Newaygo County are mapped here in the mid-1980s, centered on the winding Little Muskegon River. Researchers can trace old family roots through sites like Tift Corner, Handy School, and the Christian Plains Cem.

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28. 1985 Map of Big Bend

    

    1985 Big Bend

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Muskegon River oxbow and the upper reaches of Hardy Dam Pond define this 1980s landscape along the Newaygo and Mecosta county line. Local historians and genealogists can trace lakeside landmarks like Brower Park and the small settlement of Bennett.

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31. 1985 Map of Woodville NE

    

    1985 Woodville NE

    1985 Print · USGS

    The border of Newaygo and Mecosta Counties is captured here in the mid-1980s as the Manistee National Forest meets the expansion of Big Rapids. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Cem, trace family-named creeks like Betts Creek, and find mid-century landmarks like the Drive-In Theater.

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34. 1985 Map of Lakeview

    

    1985 Lakeview

    1985 Print · USGS

    Lakeview sits at the center of this mid-1980s Michigan landscape, where the town's life is shaped by the waters of Tamarack Lake. Researchers can trace old property lines and rural landmarks like Hinton Ch, Dickerson Cem, and the defunct Railroad Grade.

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37. 1985 Map of Big Rapids

    

    1985 Big Rapids

    1985 Print · USGS

    Big Rapids and the Muskegon River valley are captured in the mid-1980s as the community expanded around its educational and industrial hubs. Researchers can trace the layout of Ferris State College, find the Old RR Grade, and locate rural landmarks like Rogers Dam and Byers.

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40. 1985 Map of Chippewa Lake South

    

    1985 Chippewa Lake South

    1985 Print · USGS

    Mecosta County was a patchwork of wetlands and small lakeside communities in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Rodney, the village at Chippewa Lake, or along the distinct Old Railroad Grade.

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43. 1985 Map of Altona

    

    1985 Altona

    1985 Print · USGS

    Mecosta County’s glacial lake country is captured here during the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by water and recreation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites around Altona and Sylvester, or locate landmarks like the Cem and School Section Lake Park.

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46. 1986 Map of Cedar Springs, 1989 Print

    

    1986 Cedar Springs

    1989 Print · USGS

    The northern suburbs of Grand Rapids meet the Manistee National Forest in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Howard City, Rockford, and Greenville along the C & O RR and Flat River.

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49. 1987 Map of Reed City South

    

    1987 Reed City South

    1987 Print · USGS

    Osceola and Mecosta counties are shown here in the late eighties as the timberlands of the Manistee National Forest meet the Muskegon River. Researchers can locate a local Fish Hatchery near Paris or trace the early paths through Kellars Corners and Hawkins.

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