Old Maps of Otsego Lake Township, Michigan for Hiking & Exploration

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Otsego Lake 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. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 2011 Map of Turtle Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Turtle Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Turtle Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Chester Township and the surrounding Otsego County lakelands are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and river access points like Whites Landing, Triple K Ranch, and the Chub Lake Fire Tower.

  12. 2011 Map of Otsego Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Otsego Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Otsego Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Otsego County's resort culture and lakeside communities are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family ties at the Otsego Lake Cemetery or locate historic vacation spots like Pearll City, Arbutus Beach, and the Waters Post Office.

  13. 2011 Map of Big Bradford Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Big Bradford Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Big Bradford Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Maple Forest Township was a center of Northern Michigan recreation and forestry during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate the Maple Forest Cemetery, identify cabins near Big Bradford Lake, and trace the boundary of Hartwick Pines State Park.

  14. 2011 Map of K P Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of K P Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 K P Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Otsego County's glacial lake country is meticulously documented in this early twenty-first-century survey of the Au Sable River headwaters. Researchers can trace forest access routes and recreational sites like the Jones Lake State Forest Campground near Guthrie Lake and K P Lake.

  15. 2014 Map of Big Bradford Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Big Bradford Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Big Bradford Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Otsego and Crawford county line in the early 21st century reveals a landscape of high-country lakes and timber trails. Genealogists and historians can locate the Maple Forest Cem and trace old routes like N Old US-27 near Forbush Corner.

  16. 2014 Map of Otsego Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Otsego Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Otsego Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Otsego Lake and its surrounding resort communities are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the dense settlement from Gaylord down to Waters. Researchers can trace old lakeside boundaries at Eyedylwild Beach or locate the Otsego Lake Cem near the southern shore.

  17. 2014 Map of Turtle Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Turtle Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Turtle Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Otsego County's lake-strewn interior is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by glacial waters and river landings. Genealogists and local researchers can locate named riverside spots like Whites Landing and Farrar Landing, or trace the shores of Turtle Lake.

  18. 2014 Map of K P Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of K P Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 K P Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Otsego and Crawford counties meet in this modern survey of Michigan's lake country, where glacial hydrology defines the land. Researchers can trace property access and local landmarks along the East Branch Au Sable River and pinpoint small water bodies like KP Lake and Guthrie Lake.

  19. 2017 Map of Otsego Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Otsego Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Otsego Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Otsego County's lake district is captured here during its modern development, centered on the historic shoreline of Otsego Lake. Researchers can trace local genealogy at the Otsego Lake Cem or explore the growth of communities like Gaylord, Pearll City, and Waters.

  20. 2017 Map of K P Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of K P Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 K P Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    The headwaters of the East Branch Au Sable River and the lake-studded border of Otsego and Crawford counties are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and outdoor historians can locate specific lakeside tracts and trails like K P Truck Trl, Guthrie Lake, and the heights of Redner Hill.

  21. 2017 Map of Turtle Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Turtle Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Turtle Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Otsego County's glacial landscape is shown here in the late twenty-teens, featuring a dense concentration of kettle lakes and river headwaters. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Ram Net Ranch, the height of Rosecrans Hill, and the shores of Opal Lake.

  22. 2017 Map of Big Bradford Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Big Bradford Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Big Bradford Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's lake country is detailed here in the late twenty-teens, showing the intersection of protected wilderness and rural townships. Trace local family history at the Maple Forest Cem or explore the hydrologic network between Big Bradford Lake and the E Br Au Sable River.

  23. 2019 Map of K P Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of K P Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 K P Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Otsego and Crawford county line passes through this lake-rich northern Michigan forest during the late twenty-first century. Outdoor enthusiasts and local historians can trace routes like K P Truck Trl to secluded spots such as Lonesome Lake and River Lake.

  24. 2019 Map of Big Bradford Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Big Bradford Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Big Bradford Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Otsego and Crawford county line comes alive in this study of the northern Michigan woods during the late 2010s. Local researchers can trace family roots at Maple Forest Cem or explore the water network of Big Bradford Lake and the E Br Au Sable River.

  25. 2019 Map of Turtle Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Turtle Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Turtle Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Chester Township at the end of the second decade of the millennium shows a landscape defined by its glacial lakes and the upper North Branch Au Sable River. Researchers can trace the layout of Ram Net Ranch or locate family properties near Opal Lake and Turtle Lake.

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