Old Maps of Ashland Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ashland 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 Ashland Township has changed over the decades.


Ashland Township, 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1958 Map of Fremont, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Fremont, 1960 Print
    1958 Fremont
    1960 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County's transition from forest to farmland is visible in this mid-century survey of the Muskegon River valley. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like the Danish Ch, Reeman Cem, and more than twenty localized schoolhouses.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 2011 Map of Fremont, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fremont, 2011 Print
    2011 Fremont
    2011 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County at the start of the 2010s shows a classic West Michigan mix of lakeside living, industry, and agriculture. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like the Newaygo County Poor Farm Cemetery, Reeman Cemetery, and the Newaygo County Fairgrounds.

  13. 2011 Map of Bridgeton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bridgeton, 2011 Print
    2011 Bridgeton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Bridgeton Township and the winding Muskegon River corridor are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate Bridgeton Cemetery and the settlement of McLean, or trace the paths of Mosquito Creek and Crockery Creek.

  14. 2011 Map of Grant, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Grant, 2011 Print
    2011 Grant
    2011 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of Newaygo County is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of rural settlements. Researchers can trace family history through a concentration of burial grounds like Danish Cemetery, Hillside Cemetery, and Seamans Cemetery.

  15. 2012 Map of Newaygo, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Newaygo, 2012 Print
    2012 Newaygo
    2012 Print · USGS
    Newaygo and the surrounding lake country appear in this early twenty-first-century survey as the region's river-driven economy evolved toward recreation. Researchers can trace family history at Saint Marks Cem, locate the old Drew Siding, or explore the shores of Hess Lake and Pickerel Lake.

  16. 2014 Map of Newaygo, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Newaygo, 2014 Print
    2014 Newaygo
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Muskegon River valley and the city of Newaygo are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and forest. Researchers can trace local burial sites like Newaygo City Cem or explore the waterfronts of Hess Lake and Pickerel Lake.

  17. 2014 Map of Grant, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Grant, 2014 Print
    2014 Grant
    2014 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County at the start of the 2010s reveals a well-established network of small towns and rural cemeteries. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Danish Cem and Ashland Cem, while pilots and historians will find both Grant Airport and Tyrone Airport in their modern contexts.

  18. 2014 Map of Bridgeton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bridgeton, 2014 Print
    2014 Bridgeton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Bridgeton and the surrounding river country are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the landscape straddles Newaygo and Muskegon counties. Researchers can trace local lineage at the Bridgeton Cem or follow the paths of Mosquito Cr and the Muskegon River.

  19. 2014 Map of Fremont, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fremont, 2014 Print
    2014 Fremont
    2014 Print · USGS
    Fremont and the surrounding Newaygo County lake country are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Maple Grove Cem or locate the community of Brookside and the Grandpa Lakes area.

  20. 2017 Map of Newaygo, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Newaygo, 2017 Print
    2017 Newaygo
    2017 Print · USGS
    The city of Newaygo and its surrounding glacial lake country are detailed here in the late twenty-tens. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family history through the Newaygo City Cem or map the waterways of the Muskegon River and Hess Lake.

  21. 2017 Map of Grant, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Grant, 2017 Print
    2017 Grant
    2017 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of Newaygo County is captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the established communities of Grant and Ashland Center. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local burial grounds, including Danish Cem, Hillside Cem, and Seamans Cem.

  22. 2017 Map of Bridgeton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bridgeton, 2017 Print
    2017 Bridgeton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Bridgeton and its surrounding wetlands are captured here as they appeared in the late twenty-teens along the winding Muskegon River. Family historians can locate specific sites like Bridgeton Cem and Shippy Cem while tracing the various drains and creeks that define the local township boundaries.

  23. 2017 Map of Fremont, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Fremont, 2017 Print
    2017 Fremont
    2017 Print · USGS
    Fremont and the surrounding lake country of Newaygo County are captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape defined by water and history. Researchers can locate significant sites like the Newago County Poor Farm Cem, Maple Grove Cem, and the small community of Bishop.

  24. 2019 Map of Grant, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Grant, 2019 Print
    2019 Grant
    2019 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County agricultural and rural life is centered on Grant and Ashland Center in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous sites like Danish Cem, Shippy Cem, and landmarks near Coles Lake.

  25. 2019 Map of Fremont, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Fremont, 2019 Print
    2019 Fremont
    2019 Print · USGS
    Fremont and its namesake lake are the centerpieces of this contemporary survey of Newaygo County. Genealogists can locate several burial sites like Maple Grove Cem and the Newaygo County Poor Farm Cem among the region's many lakes.

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