Old Maps of West Branch Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of West Branch Township with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how West Branch Township has changed over the decades.


West Branch Township, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Traverse City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s vast lakeshores and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail connections like the Detroit and Mackinac RR or find old communities such as Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids, and Prudenville.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Houghton Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Houghton Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Houghton Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Houghton Lake and its surrounding marshlands are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as tourism and conservation efforts were reshaping the region. Genealogists can trace family names at Star City Cem and Butterfield Cem or locate the site of the Anderson Sch (Abandoned).
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Lake City, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Lake City, 1958 Print
    1956 Lake City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Missaukee County in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of growing towns and deep timberlands centered on Lake City. Genealogists can trace family sites at the West Branch Cem and Aetna Cem, or locate the Butterfield Oil Field and the Pennsylvania rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lower Michigan was a landscape of vast state forests and burgeoning lakeside retreats in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Ann Arbor RR and find established settlements from Elk Rapids to Houghton Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1983 Map of Cadillac, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Cadillac, 1984 Print
    1983 Cadillac
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Cadillac region in the early eighties was defined by its vast public forests and the prominent dual lakes at its center. Trace the legacies of the timber era along the Old Railroad Grade or locate old rural centers like Vogel Center and Harrietta.

  6. 1983 Map of Stittsville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Stittsville, 1984 Print
    1983 Stittsville
    1984 Print · USGS
    Missaukee County's wooded interior is captured here in the early 1980s, showing a landscape defined by state forest lands and quiet crossroads. Researchers can locate the Pioneer Cem, the historic Townhall, and old settlement sites at Moorestown and Stittsville.

  7. 1983 Map of Addis Creek, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Addis Creek, 1984 Print
    1983 Addis Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    Missaukee County's forest and swamp lands are captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of wildlife management and remote settlements. Researchers can trace family history at Moorestown Cem or locate the old Stratford Dam and Star City.

  8. 1983 Map of Dinca, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Dinca, 1984 Print
    1983 Dinca
    1984 Print · USGS
    Missaukee County's rural townships are captured here in the early 1980s, where the state forest meets quiet farming communities. Researchers can locate family sites and civic landmarks like the Reeder and Aetna cemeteries, the Townhall, and Aetna Ch.

  9. 1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Houghton Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the Michigan heartland around Houghton Lake was a patchwork of state forest and growing lakeside resorts. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of communities like West Branch and Rose City alongside landmarks like Roscommon County Airfield.

  10. 1983 Map of Merritt, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Merritt, 1984 Print
    1983 Merritt
    1984 Print · USGS
    Missaukee County's wooded lowlands and river bends are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by state forests and small rural settlements. Researchers can trace family history at the Star City Cem or locate the old Prosper Oil Field and the winding Muskegon River.

  11. 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Traverse City
    1990 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake-country and forest lands are captured in the late eighties as seasonal tourism and timber hubs expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Ann Arbor RR, the boundaries of Camp Grayling, and settlements like Elk Rapids and Manton.

  12. 2011 Map of Stittsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Stittsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Stittsville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Moorestown, Stittsville, and other nearby areas

  13. 2011 Map of Merritt, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Merritt, 2011 Print
    2011 Merritt
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Butterfield, Enterprise Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2011 Map of Addis Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Addis Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Addis Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Enterprise Township, Norwich Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2011 Map of Dinca, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dinca, 2011 Print
    2011 Dinca
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Aetna Township, Keelans Corner, and other nearby areas

  16. 2014 Map of Addis Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Addis Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Addis Creek
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Enterprise Township, Norwich Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of Merritt, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Merritt, 2014 Print
    2014 Merritt
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Butterfield, Enterprise Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Dinca, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Dinca, 2014 Print
    2014 Dinca
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Aetna Township, Keelans Corner, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Stittsville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Stittsville, 2014 Print
    2014 Stittsville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Moorestown, Stittsville, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Dinca, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Dinca, 2017 Print
    2017 Dinca
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Aetna Township, Keelans Corner, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Stittsville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Stittsville, 2017 Print
    2017 Stittsville
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Moorestown, Stittsville, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Merritt, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Merritt, 2017 Print
    2017 Merritt
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Butterfield, Enterprise Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Addis Creek, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Addis Creek, 2017 Print
    2017 Addis Creek
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Enterprise Township, Norwich Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Addis Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Addis Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Addis Creek
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Enterprise Township, Norwich Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Merritt, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Merritt, 2019 Print
    2019 Merritt
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Butterfield, Enterprise Township, and other nearby areas

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