Old Maps of West Branch Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of West Branch Township with 16 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how West Branch Township has changed over the decades.


West Branch 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 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

  4. 1968 Map of Sterling NW, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Sterling NW, 1971 Print
    1968 Sterling NW
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's forested interior is captured in the late sixties, showing the intersection of Ogemaw, Gladwin, and Arenac counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Bourret Cem or locate the Gustafson Airport and the Penn Central rail line.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 2011 Map of Sterling NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sterling NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Sterling NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Edwards Township, Churchill Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2011 Map of West Branch, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of West Branch, 2011 Print
    2011 West Branch
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including West Branch, Cumming Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2014 Map of West Branch, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of West Branch, 2014 Print
    2014 West Branch
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including West Branch, Cumming Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2014 Map of Sterling NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sterling NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Sterling NW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Edwards Township, Churchill Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Sterling NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sterling NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Sterling NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Edwards Township, Churchill Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2017 Map of West Branch, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of West Branch, 2017 Print
    2017 West Branch
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including West Branch, Cumming Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2019 Map of Sterling NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Sterling NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Sterling NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including Edwards Township, Churchill Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of West Branch, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of West Branch, 2019 Print
    2019 West Branch
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers West Branch Township, including West Branch, Cumming Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2023 Map of West Branch, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of West Branch, 2023 Print
    2023 West Branch
    2023 Print · USGS
    West Branch and the surrounding Ogemaw County highlands are shown here in the early 2020s, highlighting a landscape shaped by the Rifle River. Genealogists can locate Brookside Cem and Campbells Corners Cem, while outdoor enthusiasts can trace the Ogemaw Hills Pathway Trl.

  16. 2023 Map of Sterling NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Sterling NW, 2023 Print
    2023 Sterling NW
    2023 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's interior near the tri-county junction of Ogemaw, Gladwin, and Arenac comes into focus in this recent survey. Local researchers can pinpoint Bourret Cem, the community of Sterling, and the high ground of the Cook Hills.

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