1900s (20th Century) Maps of Brandon Charter Township, Michigan

1. 1943 Map of Ortonville, 1959 Print

   

   1943 Ortonville

   1959 Print · USGS

   During the early 1940s, the village of Ortonville and the surrounding townships remained a landscape of country schools and glacial lakes. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Eaton Cem, Mt Bethel Ch, and the Seymour Lake Sch.

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4. 1943 Map of Oxford, 1960 Print

   

   1943 Oxford

   1960 Print · USGS

   Northern Oakland County appears here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of glacial lakes and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem, the Seymour Lake Ch, and numerous schoolhouses including Bailey Sch.

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7. 1943 Map of Metamora, 1964 Print

   

   1943 Metamora

   1964 Print · USGS

   Lapeer County during the early 1940s shows a landscape of small villages and rural schools along the Michigan Central line. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Harris Cem, Newark Sch, and Lake Minnewanna.

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10. 1945 Map of Oxford

    

    1945 Oxford

    1945 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake country is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of small farms and lakeside retreats. Genealogists can locate several rural schools like Bailey Sch and Hunter Sch, or trace the Michigan Central rail line.

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13. 1945 Map of Ortonville

    

    1945 Ortonville

    1945 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Oakland County during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of lakeside communities and rural schools just as post-war growth began. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Jossman Acres, Mt Bethel Ch, and the Union Brandon Sch.

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16. 1945 Map of Hadley

    

    1945 Hadley

    1945 Print · USGS

    Lapeer County at the end of the war reveals a quiet landscape of agricultural homesteads and numerous small lakes. Genealogists can trace family roots at Green Corners Cem or locate rural landmarks like Kipp Sch and the Sawmill near Sawmill Lake.

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19. 1946 Map of Metamora

    

    1946 Metamora

    1946 Print · USGS

    Lapeer County was a landscape of small farms and numerous glacial lakes during the mid-1940s. Researchers can trace the Michigan Central rail corridor and locate community landmarks like Farmers Creek Cem, Camp Metamora, and several rural schools.

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22. 1954 Map of Detroit

    

    1954 Detroit

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Detroit metro and its Ontario neighbors are shown at the height of the mid-century industrial era, just as the suburbs were rapidly expanding. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Wabash Railroad or locate landmarks like Grosse Ile and Selfridge Air Force Base.

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25. 1961 Map of Detroit, 1973 Print

    

    1961 Detroit

    1973 Print · USGS

    The international border between Michigan and Ontario was a bustling industrial corridor in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the transit networks and riverfront infrastructure connecting Detroit to Windsor via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and major air hubs like Willow Run Airport.

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28. 1965 Map of Detroit

    

    1965 Detroit

    1965 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor between Michigan and Ontario is captured here at mid-century, showing the dense rail and river networks of the Great Lakes. Local historians can trace the paths of the Grand Trunk Western RR and locate key landmarks like Selfridge Air Force Base and Grosse Ile.

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31. 1968 Map of Hadley, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Hadley

    1970 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Lapeer and Genesee counties are captured here as traditional farming communities met the growth of lakeside recreation. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Sanborn Cem, the community at Hadley, and the hills of the Ortonville State Recreation Area.

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34. 1968 Map of Ortonville, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Ortonville

    1970 Print · USGS

    In the late sixties, this northern Oakland County landscape featured a dense network of glacial lakes and developing residential hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Carmer Cemetery or explore the growth of Ortonville and Brandon Gardens.

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37. 1968 Map of Metamora, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Metamora

    1970 Print · USGS

    Lapeer County's rolling lake country is captured here in the late sixties as the village of Metamora and the hamlet of Thomas anchor the local rail line. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Harris Cem and Schuneman Cem or explore the early footprints of Camp Metamora and the Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area.

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40. 1968 Map of Oxford, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Oxford

    1971 Print · USGS

    The northern Oakland County lake country is captured here during the late sixties, showing a landscape of deep glacial basins and growing shoreline communities. Researchers can trace historic schools and cemeteries such as Clear Lake Sch, Oakwood Cem, and the notable St Josephs Convent.

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43. 1985 Map of Pontiac

    

    1985 Pontiac

    1985 Print · USGS

    Southeast Michigan in the mid-1980s shows a landscape of growing suburban corridors and expansive public parklands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of rail lines like the Grand Trunk Western or locate family sites near Oakwood Cem and White Chapel Cem.

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46. 1991 Map of Oxford

    

    1991 Oxford

    1991 Print · USGS

    Inland Oakland County in the early nineties shows a landscape of deep glacial lakes and heavy industry. Genealogists can locate family sites at Case Cem or Seymour Lake Cem, while others can trace the Grand Trunk Western RR and numerous gravel pits.

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49. 1991 Map of Metamora

    

    1991 Metamora

    1991 Print · USGS

    Lapeer County's lake-studded landscape is captured here in the early nineties as rural homesteads and recreation areas define the terrain. Researchers can trace family history at Farmers Creek Cem, locate the village of Metamora, and find the D Bar A Scout Ranch.

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52. 1991 Map of Ortonville

    

    1991 Ortonville

    1991 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake-rich landscape in the early nineties shows a balance of small-town life and vast public recreation areas. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Ortonville Cem, Mt Bethel Ch, and the Old Railroad Grade.

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55. 1991 Map of Hadley

    

    1991 Hadley

    1991 Print · USGS

    The Lapeer County countryside around Hadley and the northern edge of Oakland County are shown in the early nineties as a landscape of glacial lakes and protected parkland. Genealogists can locate family sites near South Hadley Cem or trace rural properties along Pratt Road and Brigham Road.

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