Old Maps of Oxford Charter Township, Michigan

1. 1943 Map of Lake Orion, 1960 Print

   

   1943 Lake Orion

   1960 Print · USGS

   Oakland County's lake country and agricultural highlands are captured here during the wartime era. Genealogists and local historians can locate old rural schoolhouses like National Sch, early settlements at Rudds Mill, and original railroad alignments for the Grand Trunk Western.

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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 Thornville

    

    1945 Thornville

    1945 Print · USGS

    Lapeer County townships are shown here during the mid-forties, characterized by a dense landscape of glacial lakes and crossroads settlements. Researchers can pinpoint several country schoolhouses and four distinct burial grounds, including Foot Cem and South Attica Cem.

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13. 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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16. 1945 Map of Lake Orion

    

    1945 Lake Orion

    1945 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake district is captured here just after the war, showing the rural character of northern townships like Oxford and Addison. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like Rudds Mill, Kingsbury Sch, and Lakeville Cem.

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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 Thornville, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Thornville

    1970 Print · USGS

    The Lapeer County countryside in the late sixties reveals a network of farming hamlets and glacial lakes. Family history researchers can trace sites like Dryden Center Cem, the village of Thornville, and the Grand Trunk Western rail line.

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34. 1968 Map of Lake Orion, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Lake Orion

    1970 Print · USGS

    Northern Oakland County was a patchwork of quiet lakefront villages and glacial hills in the late sixties. Researchers can trace the layout of old settlements at Lakeville and Leonard, or locate family sites near Kingsbury Sch Cem and Rudds Mill.

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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 Lake Orion

    

    1991 Lake Orion

    1991 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake country is captured here in the early 1990s as classic village centers and recreation areas began to merge. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Kingsbury Cem, the historic Rudds Mill (Site), and the route of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad.

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55. 1991 Map of Thornville

    

    1991 Thornville

    1991 Print · USGS

    Lapeer County in the early 1990s shows a landscape of glacial lakes and rural settlements centered on the village of Dryden. Researchers can trace the path of the GT RR or locate family history at the South Dryden Pioneer Cem and Thornville Cem.

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58. 1996 Map of Lake Orion, 1999 Print

    

    1996 Lake Orion

    1999 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Oakland County transitions from a rural lake district to a prominent recreation hub in the 1990s. Trace old community centers like Leonard and Oakwood, or locate local landmarks such as Rudds Mill, Lakeville Cem, and the St Benedict Monastery.

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61. 2011 Map of Metamora, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Metamora

    2011 Print · USGS

    Covers Oxford Charter Township, including Metamora, Thomas, and other nearby areas

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64. 2011 Map of Oxford, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Oxford

    2011 Print · USGS

    Covers Oxford Charter Township, including Orion Charter Township, Independence Charter Township, and other nearby areas

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67. 2011 Map of Thornville, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Thornville

    2011 Print · USGS

    Covers Oxford Charter Township, including Addison Township, Dryden, and other nearby areas

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70. 2011 Map of Lake Orion, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Lake Orion

    2011 Print · USGS

    Covers Oxford Charter Township, including Orion Charter Township, Oakland Charter Township, and other nearby areas

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73. 2014 Map of Metamora, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Metamora

    2014 Print · USGS

    Covers Oxford Charter Township, including Metamora, Thomas, and other nearby areas

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