Old Maps of Foster Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 41 historic maps of Foster Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Foster Township, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Traverse City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s vast lakeshores and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail connections like the Detroit and Mackinac RR or find old communities such as Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids, and Prudenville.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lower Michigan was a landscape of vast state forests and burgeoning lakeside retreats in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Ann Arbor RR and find established settlements from Elk Rapids to Houghton Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1963 Map of Luzerne, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Luzerne, 1964 Print
    1963 Luzerne
    1964 Print · USGS
    Oscoda County's forested interior is captured here in the early 1960s, showing the intersection of three major state and national forests. Genealogists and outdoorsmen can trace the early layout of Luzerne, the local Cem, and landmarks like the Luzerne Lookout Tower.

  4. 1965 Map of Damon, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Damon, 1966 Print
    1965 Damon
    1966 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County's forest lands and oil fields are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of industry and natural conservation. Genealogists can locate family names at Damon Cem and Rose Cem, or trace the winding Old Railroad Grade.

  5. 1965 Map of St. Helen NE, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of St. Helen NE, 1966 Print
    1965 St. Helen NE
    1966 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County's transition from timber harvesting to recreational forest is evident in this mid-sixties survey. Researchers can trace historic land use through the Old Railroad Grade, find family sites near Fisk Cem, and locate the Oil Well and Claypit that supported the local economy.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of West Branch, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of West Branch, 1966 Print
    1965 West Branch
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Ogemaw County seat and its rural surroundings are captured in the mid-1960s as the rail and river networks defined local life. Trace family roots at St Josephs Cem, locate the old Miller Sch, or explore the tracks of the New York Central railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1965 Map of Ogemaw Springs, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Ogemaw Springs, 1966 Print
    1965 Ogemaw Springs
    1966 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of state forests, rail lines, and scattered rural landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Beaver Lake Cem, the Pleasant Hill Sch, and a notable Indian Mound near Ogemaw Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1972 Map of Island Lake, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Island Lake, 1975 Print
    1972 Island Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    Oscoda and Ogemaw counties are shown here in the early 1970s, a landscape defined by state and federal forest lands. Researchers can trace historic intersections like Union Corners, find the Paul Bunyan Camp, and locate the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Houghton Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the Michigan heartland around Houghton Lake was a patchwork of state forest and growing lakeside resorts. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of communities like West Branch and Rose City alongside landmarks like Roscommon County Airfield.

  10. 1983 Map of Grayling, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Grayling, 1984 Print
    1983 Grayling
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, this Northern Michigan interior was a hub for forestry, military training, and river recreation. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of Camp Grayling and locate historic markers like Hartwick Pines and Otsego Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Traverse City
    1990 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake-country and forest lands are captured in the late eighties as seasonal tourism and timber hubs expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Ann Arbor RR, the boundaries of Camp Grayling, and settlements like Elk Rapids and Manton.

  12. 2011 Map of Ogemaw Springs, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ogemaw Springs, 2011 Print
    2011 Ogemaw Springs
    2011 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of wooded highlands and small lakeside settlements. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Ogemaw Springs Cemetery, the namesake Ogemaw Springs settlement, and the high ground of Preachers Hill.

  13. 2011 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Saint Helen NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County at the start of the 2010s reveals a specialized landscape of timber trails, oil extraction, and lakeside recreation. Genealogists and outdoorsmen can trace the namesake Fisk Cemetery or locate established campsites near Clear Lake and Ambrose Lake.

  14. 2011 Map of West Branch, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of West Branch, 2011 Print
    2011 West Branch
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Ogemaw County seat and the surrounding glacial lake country are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate Brookside Cemetery, trace the West Branch Oil Field, and explore the community at Campbells Corners.

  15. 2012 Map of Island Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Island Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Island Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Oscoda County’s lake country is detailed here during the early 2010s, showing a landscape of forest camps and glacial waters. You can locate family history at Union Corners Cem or trace recreational sites like Paul Bunyon Camp and Island Lake.

  16. 2012 Map of Damon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Damon, 2012 Print
    2012 Damon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County at the start of the 2010s is characterized by its quiet rural settlements and named ranching trails. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Damon Cem, Rose Cem, and the prominent Rose City Lookout Tower.

  17. 2012 Map of Luzerne, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Luzerne, 2012 Print
    2012 Luzerne
    2012 Print · USGS
    Oscoda County's northern forests and waterways are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family sites at Luzerne Cem or Mount Pindus Cem and trace the paths of Hunt Cr and the West Branch Big Creek.

  18. 2014 Map of Ogemaw Springs, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ogemaw Springs, 2014 Print
    2014 Ogemaw Springs
    2014 Print · USGS
    The northern outskirts of West Branch and the historic waters of Ogemaw Springs appear here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can locate Beaver Lake Cem and Ogemaw Springs Cem near Preachers Hill.

  19. 2014 Map of Damon, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Damon, 2014 Print
    2014 Damon
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Ogemaw County countryside is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic crossroads of Damon and the outskirts of Rose City. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial grounds including Damon Cem, Tucker Cem, and Rose Cem.

  20. 2014 Map of Island Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Island Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Island Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Oscoda County, Michigan, is shown in the mid-2010s as a landscape of managed wilderness and secluded waters within the Huron National Forest. Local history researchers can pinpoint landmarks like Union Corners Cem, Hughes Grave, and the shores of Loon Lake.

  21. 2014 Map of Luzerne, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Luzerne, 2014 Print
    2014 Luzerne
    2014 Print · USGS
    Oscoda County in the mid-2010s shows a landscape defined by the winding West Br Big Cr and the vast Huron National Forest. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites including Luzerne Cem, Mt Pindus Cem, and Rich Cem.

  22. 2014 Map of West Branch, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of West Branch, 2014 Print
    2014 West Branch
    2014 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County at the start of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape of wooded river valleys and rural junctions. Researchers can trace the layout of Campbells Corners and the winding course of the West Branch Rifle River as it moves through the region.

  23. 2014 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Saint Helen NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw and Roscommon counties meet in this lakeside woodland region during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate the isolated Fisk Cem or trace the network of trails surrounding Clear Lake and Ambrose Lake.

  24. 2017 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Saint Helen NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Foster Township's lake country is captured here during a period of modern recreational and residential growth. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail or locate family sites near Fisk Cem and Clear Lake.

  25. 2017 Map of Luzerne, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Luzerne, 2017 Print
    2017 Luzerne
    2017 Print · USGS
    Big Creek Township and the surrounding timberlands are documented here in the early twenty-first century as a center for forest recreation. Researchers can trace several local burial sites like Luzerne Cem and the extensive Midland-Mackinaw Trail System.

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