1980s Maps of Newaygo County, Michigan

Explore 30 historic maps of Newaygo 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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Newaygo County, MI maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Muskegon
    1982 Map of Muskegon
    1982 Muskegon
    1982 Print · USGS
    The West Michigan shoreline during the early eighties shows a bustling industrial and maritime landscape centered on Muskegon Lake and Grand Haven. Researchers can trace rail history along the Grand Trunk Western or locate local landmarks like Oakwood Cem and Cloverville.

  2. 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.

  3. 1984 Map of Big Rapids
    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.

  4. 1985 Map of Sand Lake SW
    1985 Map of Sand Lake SW
    1985 Sand Lake SW
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Rogue River valley and the kettle lakes of West Michigan appear here in the mid-1980s as a landscape of small farms and rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Walter, Grant Christian Sch, and the Red Pine Bible Ch.

  5. 1985 Map of Woodville
    1985 Map of Woodville
    1985 Woodville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County's forested interior is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intersection of the timber industry and protected lands. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate historic industry sites like the Gas Field near Woodville.

  6. 1985 Map of Sand Lake
    1985 Map of Sand Lake
    1985 Sand Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The tri-county junction of Kent, Newaygo, and Montcalm comes to life in this mid-eighties survey of lake-dotted townships. You can trace early community footprints through the Crandall Cem, the village of Pierson, and the small settlement at Eisley Center.

  7. 1985 Map of Newaygo
    1985 Map of Newaygo
    1985 Newaygo
    1985 Print · USGS
    Newaygo and its surrounding lake country are shown in the mid-1980s as the river-centered economy transitioned toward modern recreation. Trace local history through landmarks like St Marks Cemetery, the C & O railroad, and Brooks Lake Chapel.

  8. 1985 Map of Fremont
    1985 Map of Fremont
    1985 Fremont
    1985 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and small-town growth around Fremont. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Maple Grove Cemetery or the rural settlement of Bishop near the Muskegon River.

  9. 1985 Map of Holton
    1985 Map of Holton
    1985 Holton
    1985 Print · USGS
    The borders of Muskegon, Oceana, and Newaygo counties meet here in the mid-1980s, centered on the settlement of Holton. Researchers can trace local family lineages through St Micheals Ch, Evans Cem, and the rural community at Brunswick.

  10. 1985 Map of Walkup Lake
    1985 Map of Walkup Lake
    1985 Walkup Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County's lake-dotted interior is captured in the mid-eighties as a quiet expanse of public timberland and glacial water. Researchers can trace the winding Big South Branch Pere Marquette River or locate remote landmarks like Walgamor Corners and Benton Lake.

  11. 1985 Map of Cedar Springs
    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.

  12. 1985 Map of Wolf Lake
    1985 Map of Wolf Lake
    1985 Wolf Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Muskegon County is shown in the mid-eighties as a region defined by river confluences and large-scale conservation lands. Genealogists and local historians can locate St Anthonys Cem, the John F Kennedy Memorial Park, and the unique Muskegon Wastewater Management System.

  13. 1985 Map of Big Prairie
    1985 Map of Big Prairie
    1985 Big Prairie
    1985 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County's sandy plains and forest lands are captured in the mid-eighties as modern recreation and old industries began to overlap. Researchers can trace the Old Grade, locate family plots at the Cem, or explore the shores of Hardy Dam Pond and Eaves Lake.

  14. 1985 Map of Bridgeton
    1985 Map of Bridgeton
    1985 Bridgeton
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Muskegon River valley in the early 1980s reveals a mix of conservation lands and rural township life. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Bridgeton Ch, the village of Trent, and the small Cem tucked near the Muskegon River banks.

  15. 1985 Map of Dayton Center
    1985 Map of Dayton Center
    1985 Dayton Center
    1985 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County's wooded interiors and glacial lake districts are captured here during the mid-eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural crossroads of Aetna and Dayton Center or follow the route of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.

  16. 1985 Map of Grant
    1985 Map of Grant
    1985 Grant
    1985 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of West Michigan comes into focus in the mid-1980s as the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks connect these rural communities. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Seamans Cem, Danish Cem, and the old North Casnovia Sch.

  17. 1985 Map of Tift Corner
    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.

  18. 1985 Map of Woodland Park
    1985 Map of Woodland Park
    1985 Woodland Park
    1985 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County is shown in the mid-1980s as a land of quiet forest settlements and dense lake clusters. Researchers can trace the layout of Woodland Park, Bitely, and Brohman or locate numerous water bodies like Loda Lake and Woodland Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1985 Map of White Cloud
    1985 Map of White Cloud
    1985 White Cloud
    1985 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County's lake-country landscape is captured here in the mid-eighties, centered on the White River and the city of White Cloud. Researchers can trace the path of the Old RR Grade or locate family sites near Jugville and Wooster.

  20. 1985 Map of Hesperia
    1985 Map of Hesperia
    1985 Hesperia
    1985 Print · USGS
    Hesperia and the White River valley are documented here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intersection of village life and Michigan's timber and forest lands. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate family-named sites like Blodgett Lake and Newell Lake.

  21. 1985 Map of Big Bend
    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.

  22. 1985 Map of Woodville NE
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1985 Map of Walkerville East
    1985 Map of Walkerville East
    1985 Walkerville East
    1985 Print · USGS
    Oceana County and Newaygo County are captured here in the mid-1980s as the Manistee National Forest encompasses the local landscape. Genealogists and hikers can trace the roads around Walkerville, locate rural cemeteries, and explore the shores of Gilbert Lake and Island Lake.

  24. 1985 Map of Croton
    1985 Map of Croton
    1985 Croton
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Muskegon River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape shaped by hydroelectric power and the timber-rich Manistee National Forest. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlements through Croton Cemetery and explore the growth of riverside communities at Croton Heights and Riverview.

  25. 1986 Map of Cedar Springs, 1989 Print
    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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