Old Maps of Sylvester, Hinton Township
Explore 14 old maps of Sylvester, 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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Sylvester, Hinton Township maps
(14)- 1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
1954 Midland1967 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1958 Map of Midland
1958 Midland1958 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1958 Map of Big Rapids, 1960 Print
1958 Big Rapids1960 Print · USGSBig 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 - 1959 Map of Midland
1959 Midland1959 Print · USGSMid-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. - 1966 Map of Midland
1966 Midland1966 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1976 Map of Big Rapids SE, 1979 Print
1976 Big Rapids SE1979 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1984 Map of Big Rapids
1984 Big Rapids1984 Print · USGSMid-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. - 1985 Map of Altona
1985 Altona1985 Print · USGSMecosta 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. - 1991 Map of Big Rapids
1991 Big Rapids1991 Print · USGSWest Michigan’s river valleys and timberlands are charted here during the early nineties, centered on the Big Rapids corridor. Researchers can trace the path of the C & O RR through settlements like Reed City, Baldwin, and White Cloud. - 2011 Map of Altona, 2011 Print
2011 Altona2011 Print · USGSCovers Sylvester, including Hinton Township, Altona, and other nearby areas - 2014 Map of Altona, 2014 Print
2014 Altona2014 Print · USGSCovers Sylvester, including Hinton Township, Altona, and other nearby areas - 2017 Map of Altona, 2017 Print
2017 Altona2017 Print · USGSCovers Sylvester, including Hinton Township, Altona, and other nearby areas - 2019 Map of Altona, 2019 Print
2019 Altona2019 Print · USGSCovers Sylvester, including Hinton Township, Altona, and other nearby areas - 2023 Map of Altona, 2023 Print
2023 Altona2023 Print · USGSMecosta County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape split between traditional rural hamlets and expansive modern water-front developments. Genealogists can locate several burial sites like Altona Cem and Indian Cem or trace the early paths of Altona and Sylvester.
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