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Old Maps of Waters, Otsego Lake Township

Explore 11 old maps of Waters, spanning from 1949 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Waters, Otsego Lake Township 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
  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 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
  10. 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
  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
  16. 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. 2011 Map of Otsego Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Otsego Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Otsego Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Waters, including Gaylord, Otsego Lake, and other nearby areas
  22. 2014 Map of Otsego Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Otsego Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Otsego Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Waters, including Gaylord, Otsego Lake, and other nearby areas
  25. 2017 Map of Otsego Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Otsego Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Otsego Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Waters, including Gaylord, Otsego Lake, and other nearby areas
  28. 2019 Map of Otsego Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Otsego Lake, 2019 Print
    2019 Otsego Lake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Waters, including Gaylord, Otsego Lake, and other nearby areas
  31. 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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