Old Maps of West Branch, Michigan for Metal Detecting
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West Branch, MI maps
(16)- 1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
1954 Traverse City1965 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1958 Map of Traverse City
1958 Traverse City1958 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1965 Map of West Branch, 1966 Print
1965 West Branch1966 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1965 Map of Ogemaw Springs, 1966 Print
1965 Ogemaw Springs1966 Print · USGSOgemaw 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 - 1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
1983 Houghton Lake1984 Print · USGSIn 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. - 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
1989 Traverse City1990 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 2011 Map of Ogemaw Springs, 2011 Print
2011 Ogemaw Springs2011 Print · USGSOgemaw 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. - 2011 Map of West Branch, 2011 Print
2011 West Branch2011 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2014 Map of Ogemaw Springs, 2014 Print
2014 Ogemaw Springs2014 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2014 Map of West Branch, 2014 Print
2014 West Branch2014 Print · USGSOgemaw 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. - 2017 Map of West Branch, 2017 Print
2017 West Branch2017 Print · USGSThe Ogemaw County seat and its surroundings are captured here during the late twenty-teens, showing the area's transition into a modern recreational hub. Genealogists and historians can locate early burial sites like Brookside Cem and trace the paths of Klacking Cr and the West Branch Rifle River through the glacial hills. - 2017 Map of Ogemaw Springs, 2017 Print
2017 Ogemaw Springs2017 Print · USGSOgemaw County's wetlands and glacial hills are meticulously detailed in this recent study of the northern Michigan interior. Local history researchers can trace the vicinity of Ogemaw Springs, find the Beaver Lake Cem, and survey the land around Preachers Hill. - 2019 Map of Ogemaw Springs, 2019 Print
2019 Ogemaw Springs2019 Print · USGSOgemaw County’s marshy headwaters and high points are documented here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and hikers can locate the Ogemaw Springs Cem or trace the winding Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail near Preachers Hill. - 2019 Map of West Branch, 2019 Print
2019 West Branch2019 Print · USGSModern Ogemaw County comes into focus in this contemporary survey of its primary hub and the surrounding lake country. Researchers can trace family sites at Saint Joseph's Cem or explore the drainage of the West Branch Rifle River and Klacking Cr. - 2023 Map of Ogemaw Springs, 2023 Print
2023 Ogemaw Springs2023 Print · USGSOgemaw County in the early 2020s shows a balance of conservation land and rural development along the corridor between St. Helen and West Branch. Trace local landmarks like Ogemaw Springs, Beaver Lake Cem, and the expansive Kirtlands Warbler WMA. - 2023 Map of West Branch, 2023 Print
2023 West Branch2023 Print · USGSWest 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.
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