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Old Maps of Gaylord, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 22 historic maps of Gaylord. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 1975 Map of Gaylord SW, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Gaylord SW, 1976 Print
    1975 Gaylord SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Otsego County's transition from rural timberland to a regional hub is visible in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise development of the Gaylord townsite and the surrounding network of forest roads and clearings.
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 1986 Map of Gaylord
    1986 Map of Gaylord
    1986 Gaylord
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a growing hub at Gaylord surrounded by the vast Mackinaw State Forest. Researchers can trace old transportation routes along the Old Railroad Grade or locate family sites near Cem and Irontone Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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.
  37. 2011 Map of Otsego Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Otsego Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Otsego Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaylord, including Otsego Lake, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas
  40. 2011 Map of Gaylord, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gaylord, 2011 Print
    2011 Gaylord
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaylord, including Elmira Township, Corwith Township, and other nearby areas
  43. 2014 Map of Otsego Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Otsego Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Otsego Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaylord, including Otsego Lake, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas
  46. 2014 Map of Gaylord, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gaylord, 2014 Print
    2014 Gaylord
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaylord, including Elmira Township, Corwith Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2017 Map of Otsego Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Otsego Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Otsego Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaylord, including Otsego Lake, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas
  52. 2017 Map of Gaylord, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Gaylord, 2017 Print
    2017 Gaylord
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaylord, including Elmira Township, Corwith Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2019 Map of Gaylord, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Gaylord, 2019 Print
    2019 Gaylord
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaylord, including Elmira Township, Corwith Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2019 Map of Otsego Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Otsego Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Otsego Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaylord, including Otsego Lake, Oak Grove, and other nearby areas
  61. 2023 Map of Gaylord, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Gaylord, 2023 Print
    2023 Gaylord
    2023 Print · USGS
    Gaylord and the surrounding Otsego County countryside are shown in high detail during this recent decade of development and preservation. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Saint Mary Cem and Bagley Cem or trace the headwaters of the Sturgeon River.
  64. 2023 Map of Otsego Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Otsego Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Otsego Lake
    2023 Print · USGS
    Otsego Lake and its surrounding resort communities are documented in this recent survey, showcasing the region's dense network of glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can locate Otsego Lake Township Cem and trace the residential layout of Gaylord, Waters, and Pearll City.
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