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1950s Maps of Oceana County, Michigan

Explore 8 historic maps of Oceana County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Oceana County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Oceana County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Oceana County, MI maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 1958 Map of Twin Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Twin Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Twin Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    Muskegon County in the late fifties shows a landscape of dense lake-country and growing crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts at St Michaels Sch or find family plots at Blue Lake Cem and Horton Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1959 Map of Custer, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Custer, 1960 Print
    1959 Custer
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the central Michigan woods around Custer were a landscape of deep national forest and active rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Crystal Valley, old rural schoolhouses like Elmwood Sch, and several remote Gravel Pits.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Ludington, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Ludington, 1960 Print
    1959 Ludington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mason County and the Lake Michigan shore are captured in the late fifties as a thriving maritime and agricultural region. Researchers can trace the waterfront rail operations of the Chesapeake and Ohio or locate family sites like Smith Corners, Zion Ch, and Lakeview Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1959 Map of Montague, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Montague, 1960 Print
    1959 Montague
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and White Lake harbor are shown here in the late fifties during a period of significant coastal growth. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural landmarks like Claybanks Church, Flower Creek School, and the White River Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Hart, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Hart, 1961 Print
    1959 Hart
    1961 Print · USGS
    Oceana County at the close of the 1950s shows a landscape defined by Great Lakes shorelines and the busy rail towns of the interior. Trace the rural school system and family sites from Little Point Sable to the Chesapeake and Ohio line through Mears and Shelby.
    3 unique versions available
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