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1950s Maps of Oscoda County, Michigan

Explore 7 historic maps of Oscoda 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 Oscoda 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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Oscoda County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Oscoda County, MI maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Comstock Hills, 1973 Print
    1950 Map of Comstock Hills, 1973 Print
    1950 Comstock Hills
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern lower peninsula comes alive in the fifties as a premier outdoor destination. Trace the development of lakeside retreats like Birchwood Beach or locate the Comstock Fire Tower and the Indian Village Boys Camp deep in the woods.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Comstock Hills
    1951 Map of Comstock Hills
    1951 Comstock Hills
    1951 Print · USGS
    Oscoda County was a prime destination for postwar tourism in the early fifties, characterized by a dense network of lakeside retreats and hunting camps. You can trace the development of Garland Village or locate secluded spots like Birdhaven Resort and Werners Hotel.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1954 Map of Tawas City, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Tawas City, 1968 Print
    1954 Tawas City
    1968 Print · USGS
    Coastal life along Lake Huron was defined by a mix of military aviation and hydroelectric power in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the river dams like Cooke Dam, the layout of Wurtsmith AFB, and the coastal mining operations at Alabaster.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Comins, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Comins, 1956 Print
    1955 Comins
    1956 Print · USGS
    Montmorency and Oscoda counties are captured in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by state forests and emerging post-war recreation. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Loud Sch, the Finnish Cem, and the Sheridan Valley Ski Area during its early years.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 1958 Map of Tawas City
    1958 Map of Tawas City
    1958 Tawas City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline and northern Michigan timberlands come into focus in the late fifties, during the expansion of the Cold War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Detroit and Mackinac, find regional landmarks like the Lumbermans Memorial Monument, and locate coastal facilities including Wurtsmith AFB.
    2 unique versions available
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