Old Maps of Independence Charter Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

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Independence Charter Township, MI maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Pontiac
    1907 Map of Pontiac
    1907 Pontiac
    1907 Print · USGS
    Oakland County is captured here at a pivotal moment when early electric railways and the Grand Trunk line first connected these lake communities. Trace historic institutional landmarks like the Asylum and Military Academy alongside the Bigelow Mill.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1936 Map of Clarkston
    1936 Map of Clarkston
    1936 Clarkston
    1936 Print · USGS
    Oakland County during the mid-1930s shows a landscape of interconnected lakes and early suburban growth near the Clinton River. Genealogists and local historians can trace schoolhouse locations like Dublin Sch and Granger Sch, or explore the rail-era infrastructure of the Grand Trunk Western.

  3. 1936 Map of Pontiac North
    1936 Map of Pontiac North
    1936 Pontiac North
    1936 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oakland County is captured here at the cusp of modern suburbanization, where traditional townships meet the growing industrial city. Genealogists can locate family names and sites like Clintonville, Perry Mount Park Cem, and many local schools including Hallstead Sch.

  4. 1943 Map of Clarkston
    1943 Map of Clarkston
    1943 Clarkston
    1943 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is captured here during the early war years, showing a landscape of interconnected waterways and expanding rail-side villages. Researchers can trace family sites at Lakeview Cem, locate early aviation history at Pontiac Municipal Airport, or follow the Grand Trunk Western RR through Waterford.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Pontiac North
    1943 Map of Pontiac North
    1943 Pontiac North
    1943 Print · USGS
    Oakland County was experiencing rapid suburbanization in the early 1940s, with growing neighborhoods bridging the gap between its major lakes and the city center. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous schools and landmarks like Sashabaw Sch, Mahopac, and the Perry Mount Park Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Ortonville, 1959 Print
    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.

  7. 1943 Map of Oxford, 1960 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1945 Map of Oxford
    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.

  9. 1945 Map of Ortonville
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1952 Map of Pontiac North, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Pontiac North, 1954 Print
    1952 Pontiac North
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oakland County is captured here during a period of rapid suburban growth north of Detroit. Family historians can locate specific neighborhood developments near Lake Oakland or trace ancestors through Oakland Cem and Perry-Mount Park Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1952 Map of Clarkston, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Clarkston, 1954 Print
    1952 Clarkston
    1954 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is seen here in the early fifties during its transition from a resort and rail destination to a suburban hub. Researchers can trace the Grand Trunk rail line through Clarkston and Waterford, locating sites like the Fish Hatchery and Sunny Vale Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of Detroit
    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.

  13. 1961 Map of Detroit, 1973 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1965 Map of Detroit
    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.

  15. 1968 Map of Ortonville, 1970 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1968 Map of Oxford, 1971 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1968 Map of Clarkston, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Clarkston, 1971 Print
    1968 Clarkston
    1971 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake-rich landscape is captured in the late sixties as suburban growth surrounds established villages and rural colleges. Trace family roots and local history at Lakeview Cemetery, Columbiere College, or along the historic Dixie Hwy.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1968 Map of Pontiac North, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Pontiac North, 1971 Print
    1968 Pontiac North
    1971 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's northern expansion is clear in the late sixties as suburban development meets the lake country. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of the Pontiac State Hospital, find family plots in Oak Hill Cemetery, or locate the many local schools like Bagley Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1985 Map of Pontiac
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1991 Map of Oxford
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1991 Map of Ortonville
    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.

  22. 1997 Map of Pontiac North, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Pontiac North, 2000 Print
    1997 Pontiac North
    2000 Print · USGS
    Oakland County underwent significant suburban maturation during the late nineties, blending its glacial lake landscapes with dense urban cores. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Oak Hill Cemetery, the McMath-Hulbert Observatory, and numerous schools from Sashabaw Sch to Webster Sch.

  23. 2011 Map of Clarkston, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Clarkston, 2011 Print
    2011 Clarkston
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence Charter Township, including Waterford Township, White Lake Charter Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2011 Map of Oxford, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Oxford, 2011 Print
    2011 Oxford
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence Charter Township, including Orion Charter Township, Oxford Charter Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2011 Map of Ortonville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ortonville, 2011 Print
    2011 Ortonville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence Charter Township, including Springfield Charter Township, Ortonville, and other nearby areas

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