Old Maps of Chester Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 26 historic maps of Chester Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Chester Township.
Chester Township, MI maps
(26)- 1949 Map of Lewiston, 1954 Print
1949 Lewiston1954 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1949 Map of Otsego Lake, 1954 Print
1949 Otsego Lake1954 Print · USGSOtsego 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 - 1950 Map of Johannesburg, 1977 Print
1950 Johannesburg1977 Print · USGSOtsego 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. - 1950 Map of Lovells, 1977 Print
1950 Lovells1977 Print · USGSCrawford 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 - 1950 Map of Turtle Lake, 1979 Print
1950 Turtle Lake1979 Print · USGSOtsego 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 - 1951 Map of K P Lake
1951 K P Lake1951 Print · USGSCrawford 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 - 1951 Map of Lovells
1951 Lovells1951 Print · USGSCrawford 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 - 1951 Map of Turtle Lake
1951 Turtle Lake1951 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1951 Map of Johannesburg
1951 Johannesburg1951 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1954 Map of Gaylord
1954 Gaylord1954 Print · USGSOtsego 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 - 1954 Map of Hetherton, 1956 Print
1954 Hetherton1956 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 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 - 1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
1955 Cheboygan1964 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1958 Map of Cheboygan
1958 Cheboygan1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 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 - 1982 Map of Petoskey
1982 Petoskey1982 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1983 Map of Grayling, 1984 Print
1983 Grayling1984 Print · USGSIn 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 - 1986 Map of Saunders Creek
1986 Saunders Creek1986 Print · USGSOtsego 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. - 1986 Map of Sparr
1986 Sparr1986 Print · USGSThe 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. - 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. - 2023 Map of Sparr, 2023 Print
2023 Sparr2023 Print · USGSOtsego County's rural character and complex drainage systems are visible in this recent study of the area surrounding Sparr. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family landmarks and access points along Jackson Hill Rd, Big Lake, and the winding Pigeon River. - 2023 Map of Saunders Creek, 2023 Print
2023 Saunders Creek2023 Print · USGSThe northern Michigan timberlands in Otsego County are mapped here in the early 2020s, revealing a landscape defined by its waterways and legacy logging routes. Trace the old timber paths along Johnson Crossing Grade or explore the woods surrounding Lake Nineteen and the Black River. - 2023 Map of Turtle Lake, 2023 Print
2023 Turtle Lake2023 Print · USGSOtsego County's lake-dotted woods and the military training grounds of the north woods are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace land use from the NG MTC-H Camp Grayling facility to historic rural properties like Ram Net Ranch and Rosecrans Hill. - 2023 Map of Johannesburg, 2023 Print
2023 Johannesburg2023 Print · USGSThe settlement of Johannesburg and its surrounding lake country are captured in this modern survey of Otsego County. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Johannesburg Cem and explore the network of paths including the Shore To Shore Trl and Crapo Creek Trl. - 2023 Map of K P Lake, 2023 Print
2023 K P Lake2023 Print · USGSCrawford and Otsego Counties are shown here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the extensive grounds of NG MTC-H Camp Grayling. Researchers can trace the path of the East Branch Au Sable River or locate remote water bodies like KP Lake and Timber Lake.
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