Old Maps of Rose Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Rose 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. 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.

  4. 1965 Map of Rose City, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Rose City, 1967 Print
    1965 Rose City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County thrived as a destination for forestry and recreation in the mid-sixties, centered on the growing community of Rose City. Local historians can trace family-named sites like Fayettes Corner, explore the Old Railroad Grade, and locate the Lane Heights Cem near Lupton.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1972 Map of Mack Lake, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Mack Lake, 1975 Print
    1972 Mack Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Oscoda County woods in the early seventies reveal a landscape of forest management and scattered glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade, find the Hughes Lake Lookout Tower, or locate Brainard Springs.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 2012 Map of Mack Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mack Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Mack Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County in the early 2010s showcases a landscape of glacial lakes and forest service roads. Genealogists and local historians can locate Long Lake Cem or trace the drainage of Wolf Cr and Loud Cr near the Mack Lake Lookout Tower.

  11. 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.

  12. 2012 Map of Rose City, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rose City, 2012 Print
    2012 Rose City
    2012 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County's lake-studded landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the communities of Lupton and Fayettes Corner. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Rose City Cem or explore the network of recreation sites along the Rifle River.

  13. 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.

  14. 2014 Map of Mack Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mack Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Mack Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Oscoda and Ogemaw Counties are shown here during the mid-2010s, centered on the protected lands of the Huron National Forest. Researchers can locate the Lincoln B Watson Grave and Long Lake Cemetery near the shores of Mack Lake.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 2014 Map of Rose City, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Rose City, 2014 Print
    2014 Rose City
    2014 Print · USGS
    This Ogemaw County landscape in the mid-2010s shows a classic Michigan mix of protected woodlands and small-town junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads around Rose City, find Lane Heights Cem, and locate the old settlement of Lupton.

  18. 2017 Map of Rose City, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Rose City, 2017 Print
    2017 Rose City
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Ogemaw County highlands appear here in the late twenty-teens, showing the established communities of Rose City and Lupton. Researchers can trace local burial sites at Rose City Cemetery or explore the hydrography of Grousehaven Lake and Houghton Creek.

  19. 2017 Map of Mack Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mack Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Mack Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    The northern woods of Ogemaw and Oscoda counties are shown here in the late twenty-teens, dominated by the Huron National Forest. Researchers can locate the Lincoln B Watson Grave, the Long Lake Cem, and numerous backcountry paths like the Mack - Bull Gap Trail.

  20. 2017 Map of Island Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Island Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Island Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Oscoda County's forested interior is captured here in the late twenty-first century, showing the dense network of trails and lakes within the Huron National Forest. Researchers can locate the historic Union Corners Cem, the isolated Hughes Grave, and the waters of Island Lake.

  21. 2017 Map of Damon, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Damon, 2017 Print
    2017 Damon
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Ogemaw County highlands near the edge of the Jack Pine plains are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can locate remote burial grounds like Damon Cem or trace the winding course of Houghton Creek through the Huron National Forest.

  22. 2019 Map of Mack Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mack Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Mack Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Oscoda and Ogemaw Counties are shown in the late 2010s, where the Huron National Forest landscape is crisscrossed by an extensive network of horse and hiking trails. Genealogists and researchers can find local landmarks like the Lincoln B Watson Grave, the Long Lake Cem, and Happy Lake.

  23. 2019 Map of Rose City, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Rose City, 2019 Print
    2019 Rose City
    2019 Print · USGS
    Rose City and the surrounding Ogemaw County woodlands are captured here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Rose City Cem and Lane Heights Cem or follow the historic Mack - Lupton Trail through the Huron National Forest.

  24. 2019 Map of Island Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Island Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Island Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Oscoda County's forested interior is documented here in the late 2010s, showing a landscape dedicated to conservation and recreation. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like Union Corners Cem or Hughes Grave amidst the sprawling Huron National Forest.

  25. 2019 Map of Damon, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Damon, 2019 Print
    2019 Damon
    2019 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County’s forested interior and the settlement of Damon are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can locate several remote burial sites including Damon Cem and Tucker Cem near Wagon Wheel Hill.

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