Old Maps of Highland Charter Township, Michigan for Genealogy

1. 1909 Map of Milford

   

   1909 Milford

   1909 Print · USGS

   In the decade before the automobile era, this area of Oakland County was a patchwork of lakefront settlements and busy rail junctions. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Spring Mills or rural landmarks like the Remington Church and Kenny School.

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4. 1936 Map of Wixom

   

   1936 Wixom

   1936 Print · USGS

   Oakland County's lake district is documented here in the mid-1930s, showing the intersection of rural agriculture and growing recreation. Trace family history at Wixom Cem or locate former landmarks like Stone Sch and the Pere Marquette rail line.

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7. 1936 Map of Highland

   

   1936 Highland

   1936 Print · USGS

   Oakland County's lake-rich landscape is captured in the mid-1930s, showing the early residential development around White Lake and the Huron River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of the White Lake Center Sch, Seven Harbors, and the historic White Lake Cem.

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10. 1942 Map of Highland, 1965 Print

    

    1942 Highland

    1965 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake country is captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of scattered rural schoolhouses and developing shoreline communities. Researchers can trace the local educational history at White Lake Sch or explore early lakeside life at Seven Harbors.

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13. 1945 Map of Highland

    

    1945 Highland

    1945 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake country in the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of lakeside settlements and rural schools amidst a growing recreation area. Researchers can trace early family connections through sites like Seven Harbors, White Lake Sch, and the winding Huron River.

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16. 1945 Map of Wixom

    

    1945 Wixom

    1945 Print · USGS

    The Wixom area in the mid-1940s was a landscape defined by the intersection of the Pere Marquette railway and a burgeoning lakefront community. Local historians can trace early school sites like Stephens Sch or explore the drainage of the Huron River and Proud Lake.

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19. 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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22. 1954 Map of Milford, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Milford

    1955 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake country is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the evolution of Milford and New Hudson before modern suburban sprawl. Researchers can trace the Huron River corridor, locate the New Hudson Airport, and find early local landmarks like Glengary and the Hickory Hill Golf Club.

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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 Kent Lake, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Kent Lake

    1970 Print · USGS

    Livingston and Oakland Counties are shown during a period of significant recreational development in the late sixties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line, Brighton Cemetery, and the School Lake School.

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34. 1968 Map of Highland, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Highland

    1971 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake country is seen here in the late sixties as residential shoreline development expanded around the region's glacial basins. Researchers can trace family sites at Rose Center Cem, locate old schools like Duck Lake Sch, and follow the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line.

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37. 1968 Map of West Highland, 1971 Print

    

    1968 West Highland

    1971 Print · USGS

    Livingston and Oakland counties are captured here in the late sixties, a landscape of family farms and emerging lakefront camps. Genealogists and local historians can trace the sites of Beebe Cem, Tyrone Center, and the Hartland Millpond during this period of growth.

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40. 1969 Map of Milford, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Milford

    1971 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake country is captured here in the late sixties as the area between Milford and Wixom began to develop. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Milford High School, the Fish Hatchery, and the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line.

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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. 2011 Map of Milford, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Milford

    2011 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake country is on full display here in the early 21st century as suburban growth surrounds traditional village centers. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Wixom Cemetery and trace the development of Milford, Wixom, and the shoreline communities of Glengary.

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49. 2011 Map of Highland, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Highland

    2011 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake-studded landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the dense residential and recreational development around White Lake. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-established sites like Rose Center Cemetery, the community of Clyde, and Seven Harbors.

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52. 2011 Map of West Highland, 2011 Print

    

    2011 West Highland

    2011 Print · USGS

    Highland Township's lakeland terrain is shown here in the early 2000s, documenting a mix of suburban growth and protected natural areas. Researchers can trace local history through Beebe Cemetery, Salem Lutheran Church, and the crossroads at Hallers Corners.

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55. 2011 Map of Kent Lake, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Kent Lake

    2011 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake country is captured here during its modern development, centered on the Huron River and its expansive wetlands. Genealogists can locate family sites at Brighton Cemetery or Woodruff Farm Cemetery while tracing the growth around Kent Lake.

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58. 2014 Map of Kent Lake, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Kent Lake

    2014 Print · USGS

    Oakland and Livingston Counties are shown here during a period of modern residential growth amidst a glacial landscape of lakes and rivers. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like Bird Cem and the settlement of Old Kensington.

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61. 2014 Map of Milford, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Milford

    2014 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake-studded landscape is captured in this recent survey of the Milford and Wixom area. Researchers can trace local heritage at Oak Grove Cemetery, find the settlement of Pueblo, and locate landmarks like Hubbell Pond.

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64. 2014 Map of Highland, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Highland

    2014 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by its many glaciated basins and islands. Genealogists can locate family sites near Rose Center Cemetery or trace the shoreline developments of Seven Harbors and White Lake.

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67. 2014 Map of West Highland, 2014 Print

    

    2014 West Highland

    2014 Print · USGS

    The Oakland and Livingston county line is documented here in 2014, showcasing a landscape of glacial lakes and historic crossroads. Researchers can trace family roots at West Highland Cem and Gardner Cem or locate old homesteads near Rose Corners and Hickory Ridge.

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70. 2017 Map of Kent Lake, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Kent Lake

    2017 Print · USGS

    The Livingston and Oakland county border comes into focus in this recent survey of a lake-heavy glacial landscape. Genealogists can trace local roots through burial sites like Old Kensington Cem and the Kensington Baptist Church along the Huron River.

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73. 2017 Map of Milford, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Milford

    2017 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake-rich landscape is meticulously detailed in this recent survey, capturing the modern evolution of Milford and Wixom. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint several historic burial sites, including Wixom Cem, New Hudson Cem, and the Milford Memorial Cem.

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