Old Maps of Hayes Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

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Hayes Township, MI maps

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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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1961 Map of Boyne Falls, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Boyne Falls, 1963 Print
    1961 Boyne Falls
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s timber and ski country is shown here in the early sixties as the recreational economy began to reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots at St Augustine Cem, locate the old Schoolhouse, or follow the Pennsylvania rail line through Boyne Falls and Elmira.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 1985 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 1986 Print
    1985 Lake Arrowhead
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s timber and lake country is captured here in the mid-1980s. Trace old logging routes along an Old Railroad Grade or explore the shores of Washwomen Lake, Lake Arrowhead, and the headwaters of the Manistee River.

  15. 1985 Map of Frederic, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Frederic, 1986 Print
    1985 Frederic
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s upper Lower Peninsula is seen here in the mid-eighties as a sprawling network of state forests and river corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the settlement at Frederic or locate the former lumbering sites of Deward and Ishaward along the Manistee River.

  16. 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

  17. 1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Elmira
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's highland lake country is captured here in the mid-eighties, centered on the tri-county junction of Otsego, Antrim, and Charlevoix. Local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade near Elmira or locate family plots at the local Cem.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 2023 Map of Elmira, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Elmira, 2023 Print
    2023 Elmira
    2023 Print · USGS
    Otsego County's high country is captured here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the settlement of Elmira. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds including Saint Thomas Cem and Hayes Township Cem among the region's many glacial lakes.

  21. 2023 Map of Frederic, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Frederic, 2023 Print
    2023 Frederic
    2023 Print · USGS
    Crawford County's forested interior is captured here as a modern network of trails and historic river crossings. Genealogists can locate Shrine Cem and Oakwood Cem, while explorers can trace the heritage of Deward along the Manistee River.

  22. 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.

  23. 2023 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 2023 Print
    2023 Lake Arrowhead
    2023 Print · USGS
    Otsego County during the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape shaped by both private development and protected woodlands. Researchers can trace the layout of Lakes of the North and find secluded water bodies like Buhl Lakes and Lake Washwomen.

  24. 2023 Map of Big Bradford Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Big Bradford Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Big Bradford Lake
    2023 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan lakelands and forest trails characterize this modern Crawford County landscape. Researchers can locate the Maple Forest Cem and trace the eastern boundaries of NG MTC-H Camp Grayling near the headwaters of the East Branch Au Sable River.

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