Old Maps of Beaver Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Beaver Township, MI maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Walkerville NE
    1931 Map of Walkerville NE
    1931 Walkerville NE
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Oceana and Newaygo county lines meet in this early 1930s portrait of rural Michigan life. Genealogists and historians can trace several local schoolhouses like Gowdy Sch and Volney Sch near the village of Walkerville.

  2. 1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Milwaukee
    1967 Print · USGS
    Coastal life and maritime commerce across Lake Michigan are seen here during the mid-fifties, bridging Wisconsin's industrial hubs and Michigan's timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Grand Trunk Western and find long-established ports like Ludington, Port Washington, and Muskegon.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Milwaukee
    1958 Print · USGS
    The shorelines of Lake Michigan in the late fifties reveal a landscape of bustling ferry ports and growing industrial suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Chesapeake & Ohio and locate landmarks such as Little Sable Point and Holy Cross Church.

  6. 1958 Map of Hesperia, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Hesperia, 1959 Print
    1958 Hesperia
    1959 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Oceana and Newaygo counties are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of dense woodlots and glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Indian Cem, Newman Sch, and the village of Walkerville.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 1959 Map of White Cloud, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of White Cloud, 1960 Print
    1959 White Cloud
    1960 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County in the late fifties is a landscape of glacial lakes and dense timber, anchored by the rail hub of White Cloud. Genealogists can trace rural family life through landmarks like Donahue Sch, East Denver Ch, and the isolated community of Woodland Park.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 1976 Map of Hersperia NE
    1976 Map of Hersperia NE
    1976 Hersperia NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Oceana County is captured in the mid-1970s through this detailed aerial survey. Researchers can trace the layout of Walkerville and examine the exact boundaries of farms and woodlots across the township.

  11. 1976 Map of White Cloud NW
    1976 Map of White Cloud NW
    1976 White Cloud NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaver Township, including Walgamor Corners, Troy Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 1991 Map of Big Rapids
    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.

  17. 2012 Map of Walkup Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Walkup Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Walkup Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaver Township, including Denver Township, Troy Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2012 Map of Walkerville East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Walkerville East, 2012 Print
    2012 Walkerville East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaver Township, including Colfax, Troy, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Walkerville East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Walkerville East, 2014 Print
    2014 Walkerville East
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaver Township, including Colfax, Troy, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Walkup Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Walkup Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Walkup Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaver Township, including Denver Township, Troy Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Walkerville East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Walkerville East, 2017 Print
    2017 Walkerville East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaver Township, including Colfax, Troy, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Walkup Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Walkup Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Walkup Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaver Township, including Denver Township, Troy Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of Walkerville East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Walkerville East, 2019 Print
    2019 Walkerville East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaver Township, including Colfax, Troy, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Walkup Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Walkup Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Walkup Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Beaver Township, including Denver Township, Troy Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2023 Map of Walkerville East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Walkerville East, 2023 Print
    2023 Walkerville East
    2023 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Oceana and Newaygo counties are mapped here in the early 2020s, revealing a landscape of dense timber and quiet lakes. Family historians can locate Abson Cem, the small community of Volney, and water bodies like Gilbert Lake or Campbell Lake.

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