Old Maps of Barton Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 1958 Map of Woodville, 1960 Print

   

   1958 Woodville

   1960 Print · USGS

   Newaygo County and the Manistee National Forest are shown in the late fifties as a landscape of timber-town history and modern energy production. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Old Prairie Everett Cemetery, Big Jackson School, and the remote Trumbull Corners settlement.

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10. 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.

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13. 1959 Map of Reed City, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Reed City

    1960 Print · USGS

    Osceola and Lake Counties are captured here in the late fifties, defined by the meeting of major rail lines and dense public forests. Researchers can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from the Fish Hatchery near Paris to schools like Rehkoff Sch and Zion Ch.

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16. 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.

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19. 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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22. 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.

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25. 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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28. 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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31. 1987 Map of Whipple Lake

    

    1987 Whipple Lake

    1987 Print · USGS

    The Lake and Newaygo County line in the late 1980s was a landscape of dense forest and glacial lakes. Local historians can trace the paths of the Middle Branch Pere Marquette River and locate secluded sites like Whipple Lake and a small rural Cem.

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34. 1991 Map of Big Rapids

    

    1991 Big Rapids

    1991 Print · USGS

    West 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.

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37. 2011 Map of Reed City South, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Reed City South

    2011 Print · USGS

    The rural landscapes south of Reed City are captured here just over a decade ago, showcasing a region rich in small settlements and family history. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds like Woodland Cemetery and Saint Anne's Cemetery or trace the Muskegon River near Paris.

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40. 2012 Map of Whipple Lake, 2012 Print

    

    2012 Whipple Lake

    2012 Print · USGS

    Lake County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of river forks, lookout towers, and small lakeside settlements. Genealogists can locate family names and burial sites at Pioneer Cem, VanCamp Cem, and the historic grounds of Whipple Cem.

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43. 2012 Map of Woodville, 2012 Print

    

    2012 Woodville

    2012 Print · USGS

    Goodwell Township and the settlement of Woodville are shown here during the early twenty-first century, defined by a mosaic of lakes and creek systems. Researchers can locate the Woodville Cem and trace the paths of the S Br White River and McDuffee Cr.

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46. 2012 Map of Woodville NE, 2012 Print

    

    2012 Woodville NE

    2012 Print · USGS

    The rural uplands north of Big Rapids are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a mix of established family cemeteries and growing recreation sites. Researchers can trace land patterns near Van Gilder Cem and Hungerford Lake or locate the regional Roben-Hood Airport.

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49. 2014 Map of Woodville NE, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Woodville NE

    2014 Print · USGS

    Big Rapids and the surrounding west Michigan forest lands are captured here just after the turn of the decade. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Hungerford Cem and Van Gilder Cem or trace the many branches of Mitchell Creek.

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52. 2014 Map of Reed City South, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Reed City South

    2014 Print · USGS

    Reed City and the surrounding West Michigan townships are captured here in the early 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous rural burial sites like Woodland Cem, Saint Anne's Cem, and the Mennonite Cem.

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55. 2014 Map of Woodville, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Woodville

    2014 Print · USGS

    Goodwell Township and the surrounding area appear in this modern survey during a period of sustained forest conservation. Researchers can trace the layout of the Woodville community, find the Woodville Cem, and locate numerous small waters like Toogood Lake and Brush Lake.

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58. 2014 Map of Whipple Lake, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Whipple Lake

    2014 Print · USGS

    Lake and Newaygo counties are shown here as they appeared in the early twenty-first century within the Manistee National Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near the Pioneer Cem, Whipple Cem, and the waters of Whipple Lake.

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61. 2017 Map of Woodville, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Woodville

    2017 Print · USGS

    Newaygo County's forested wetlands and rural crossroads come into focus during this period of forest management and trail expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate Woodville and its associated Woodville Cem, or trace the winding Hungerford Bike Trail through the timberland.

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64. 2017 Map of Reed City South, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Reed City South

    2017 Print · USGS

    Osceola County and its neighboring borderlands appear here in the modern era, showing the transition from industrial rail to recreational corridors. Researchers can locate numerous rural burial sites like Saint Anne's Cem and Parkhill Cem or trace the small settlement at Hawkins.

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67. 2017 Map of Woodville NE, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Woodville NE

    2017 Print · USGS

    The western outskirts of Big Rapids and the Manistee National Forest are shown here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Van Gilder and Mount Camp Cemeteries or explore the trail networks around Hungerford Lake.

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70. 2017 Map of Whipple Lake, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Whipple Lake

    2017 Print · USGS

    In the heart of the Michigan woods during the late 2010s, this area showcases the intersection of Lake and Newaygo counties. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Pioneer Cem and Whipple Cem or explore the wetlands around Whipple Lake and Bristol Pond.

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73. 2019 Map of Woodville, 2019 Print

    

    2019 Woodville

    2019 Print · USGS

    Goodwell Township and the Manistee National Forest are shown in the late 2010s, where recreational trails now crisscross historical timberlands. Researchers can locate the Woodville Cem, the settlement of Woodville, and diverse water features like Oxford Lake and the S Br White River.

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