1900s (20th Century) Maps of Chester Township, Michigan

Explore 20 historic maps of Chester Township from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Chester Township, MI maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Lewiston, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Lewiston, 1954 Print
    1949 Lewiston
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s timber and sporting heritage is on full display here during the late nineteen-forties. Researchers can trace the Michigan Meridian, locate family sites at the Lovells Cemetery, or find old camps like the Au Sable Trout & Gun Club.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Otsego Lake, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Otsego Lake, 1954 Print
    1949 Otsego Lake
    1954 Print · USGS
    Otsego and Crawford Counties were transitioning from a logging past to a recreational and military future at the decade's end. Researchers can trace lakeside developments like Arbutus Beach and the old rail corridor of the New York Central.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 1982 Map of Petoskey
    1982 Map of Petoskey
    1982 Petoskey
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep timber and vast inland lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Michigan Central and Detroit and Mackinac between Petoskey, Gaylord, and Wolverine.

  17. 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

  18. 1986 Map of Saunders Creek
    1986 Map of Saunders Creek
    1986 Saunders Creek
    1986 Print · USGS
    Otsego County's forested interior is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intersection of the Pigeon River and Black River. Researchers can trace the wooded boundaries of Mackinaw State Forest and locate specific features like Lake Nineteen or the secluded Pumping Station.

  19. 1986 Map of Sparr
    1986 Map of Sparr
    1986 Sparr
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Otsego County highlands in the mid-eighties show a landscape defined by the Pigeon River and numerous glacial lakes. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Old RR Grade and find historic sites near Sparr and the shores of Big Lake.

  20. 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.

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