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1950s Maps of Otsego County, Michigan

Explore 20 historic maps of Otsego 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 Otsego County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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

Otsego County, MI maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Lewiston, 1973 Print
    1950 Map of Lewiston, 1973 Print
    1950 Lewiston
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, this area of northern Michigan transitioned from a timber-driven landscape into a growing lakefront community. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Charlton Cemetery, Doubles School, and the Vienna Township Hall.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 1950 Map of Johannesburg, 1977 Print
    1950 Map of Johannesburg, 1977 Print
    1950 Johannesburg
    1977 Print · USGS
    Otsego County's lake-rich landscape is captured here in the mid-century, centered on the community of Johannesburg and the deep woods of the Pigeon River State Forest. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Johannesburg Cemetery, the Full Gospel Church, and family landmarks like Hill Side Farm.
  10. 1950 Map of Lovells, 1977 Print
    1950 Map of Lovells, 1977 Print
    1950 Lovells
    1977 Print · USGS
    Crawford County and the Au Sable River valley are captured at mid-century, just as the region’s outdoor sporting culture was firmly established. Researchers can trace family sites at Lovells, locate the Lovells Cemetery, or explore the boundaries of Camp Grayling.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Turtle Lake, 1979 Print
    1950 Map of Turtle Lake, 1979 Print
    1950 Turtle Lake
    1979 Print · USGS
    Otsego County in the mid-twentieth century was a landscape of state forests and military grounds dotted with named fishing camps and glacial lakes. You can trace early river landings and remote outposts like Whites Landing, Triple K Ranch, and the Viking Club.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of K P Lake
    1951 Map of K P Lake
    1951 K P Lake
    1951 Print · USGS
    Crawford County's military and forest lands are captured here during the early fifties, showing the expansive training grounds of the Michigan National Guard. Researchers can trace the winding Au Sable River and locate remote landmarks like Camp Grayling, K P Lake, and Bear Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 1951 Map of Big Bradford Lake
    1951 Map of Big Bradford Lake
    1951 Big Bradford Lake
    1951 Print · USGS
    Crawford County's vast timberlands and military tracts are frozen in time during the early fifties. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote settlements and early tourism at Forbush Corner, Maple Forest Cemetery, and the Bass Lake Cabins.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Lovells
    1951 Map of Lovells
    1951 Lovells
    1951 Print · USGS
    Crawford County's river-driven landscape is captured here in the early fifties, showing the area's growth as a sporting and military hub. Genealogists and historians can trace Lovells town sites like the Community Chapel and Lovells Cemetery alongside the North Branch Au Sable River.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Turtle Lake
    1951 Map of Turtle Lake
    1951 Turtle Lake
    1951 Print · USGS
    The northern Michigan wilderness of Otsego County is captured here in the early fifties, showing the expansive Pigeon River State Forest. Local historians can trace old access routes like the Old State Road and identify seasonal outposts such as the Viking Club or Whites Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Otsego Lake
    1951 Map of Otsego Lake
    1951 Otsego Lake
    1951 Print · USGS
    Otsego Lake in the early fifties was a bustling corridor of summer resorts and lakeside retreats along the New York Central line. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of named seasonal camps like Pearll City and Arbutus Beach, or find family plots at the Otsego Lake Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1951 Map of Johannesburg
    1951 Map of Johannesburg
    1951 Johannesburg
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Otsego County lake country of the early fifties is captured here at a moment of transition toward seasonal recreation. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Johannesburg Cemetery, Echo Valley Resort, and the community gathering point at the Charlton Town Hall and Church.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of Lewiston
    1951 Map of Lewiston
    1951 Lewiston
    1951 Print · USGS
    Lewiston and the surrounding lakes of Montmorency County are captured here in the early fifties, before decades of modernization altered the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Lewiston, identifying the Albert Township School, Vienna Corners, and the Charlton Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Gaylord
    1954 Map of Gaylord
    1954 Gaylord
    1954 Print · USGS
    Otsego County's transition into a modern recreational and transit hub is evident in the mid-fifties, centered on the growing community of Gaylord. Genealogists and historians can locate several legacy sites, from Vanderbilt Cem to numerous rural schools like McCoy Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Hetherton, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hetherton, 1956 Print
    1954 Hetherton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s sprawling timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of state forests and quiet lakes. Researchers can trace the rural infrastructure of Hetherton, the Metzger Sch, and remote landmarks like the Pigeon River Lookout Tower.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    1955 Cheboygan
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan in the mid-fifties is a landscape of dense timber and deep water, showing the region just as the road network began to modernize. Trace family roots in lakeside towns like St Ignace and Petoskey, or follow the historic tracks of the Pennsylvania RR and New York Central RR.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Alba
    1956 Map of Alba
    1956 Alba
    1956 Print · USGS
    Antrim and Kalkaska counties are shown here in the mid-1950s, a period when these northern Michigan forests were heavily managed for conservation and recreation. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania rail line into Alba or locate isolated landmarks like Barnhart Sch and Deward.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1958 Map of Cheboygan
    1958 Map of Cheboygan
    1958 Cheboygan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and the surrounding Great Lakes islands are shown here in the late fifties, during the peak of the rail-and-ferry era. Trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR and explore lakeside settlements like St James, Petoskey, and Indian River.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 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
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