Old Maps of Allendale Charter Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Allendale Charter Township, MI maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Holland, 1959 Print
    1929 Map of Holland, 1959 Print
    1929 Holland
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and the city of Holland appear here as they were in the late 1920s. Local researchers can trace the historic lakefront developments and rural landmarks including Getz Lakewood Farm, the Waukantanka Lodge, and the Pere Marquette rail lines.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1930 Map of Muskegon, 1960 Print
    1930 Map of Muskegon, 1960 Print
    1930 Muskegon
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and the winding Grand River valley appear here as they were in the late 1920s. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools like Carr Sch and Jones Sch, or trace the tracks of the Pere Marquette railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1932 Map of Holland
    1932 Map of Holland
    1932 Holland
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline and the growing city of Holland are captured here in the early 1930s. Trace the lakefront resorts and rural schoolhouses that once dotted the landscape, from Getz Lakewood Farm to the Harderwyk Sch and Noordeloos.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1936 Map of Muskegon
    1936 Map of Muskegon
    1936 Muskegon
    1936 Print · USGS
    Coastal Muskegon and Ottawa counties thrive in the mid-1930s as vital rail and shipping hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous bayous along the Grand River and locate dozens of rural landmarks like Spoonville Chapel and Bates Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1945 Map of Ravenna, 1947 Print
    1945 Map of Ravenna, 1947 Print
    1945 Ravenna
    1947 Print · USGS
    Near the close of the war years, this area north of the Grand River was a bustling network of small farming towns and rural school districts. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Coopersville, Ravenna, and Conklin, or locate family sites near McNitt Cem and Hoogstraat Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Milwaukee
    1967 Print · USGS
    Coastal life and maritime commerce across Lake Michigan are seen here during the mid-fifties, bridging Wisconsin's industrial hubs and Michigan's timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Grand Trunk Western and find long-established ports like Ludington, Port Washington, and Muskegon.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Midland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan at the peak of the post-war era shows a landscape balancing industrial growth in Midland with the deep timberlands of the Manistee National Forest. Researchers can trace the legacy of the timber and rail era along the Pennsylvania RR or find family roots in river towns like Chesaning and Big Rapids.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Midland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the late fifties is captured here during a period of transition for its university towns and industrial hubs. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lines through old rail-stop towns like Breckenridge and Chesaning or locate property near the Muskegon River and Prairie Farm.

  9. 1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Milwaukee
    1958 Print · USGS
    The shorelines of Lake Michigan in the late fifties reveal a landscape of bustling ferry ports and growing industrial suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Chesapeake & Ohio and locate landmarks such as Little Sable Point and Holy Cross Church.

  10. 1958 Map of Allendale, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Allendale, 1959 Print
    1958 Allendale
    1959 Print · USGS
    Ottawa County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the late fifties, framed by the steep bluffs of the Grand River. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like White Sch No 2, St. John Ch, and the Township Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Grandville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Grandville, 1959 Print
    1958 Grandville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Ottawa and Allegan counties are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape of small towns and rural school districts connected by the Grand River. Researchers can trace family roots through the many local landmarks, including the Zutphen Cem, Hanley Sch, and South Blendon.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Grandville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Grandville, 1960 Print
    1958 Grandville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kent and Ottawa Counties come alive in this survey of the Grand River valley at a time of suburban expansion. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Drive-in Theater or trace family roots through the Jenison Cem and numerous local schools like Bursley Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Racine
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the late fifties was a study in contrasts between the industrial bustle of Kenosha and the quiet woods of the Allegan State Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the urban footprint of Evanston or locate strategic sites like Fort Sheridan and the Wind Point Light.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Grand Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of burgeoning cities and new interstate highways. Trace family roots and regional growth in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and the glacial lake country around Gun Lake or Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Midland
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Michigan comes alive in this survey of the central Lower Peninsula, from the streets of Grand Rapids to the Houghton Lake timberlands. Genealogists and rail fans can trace the Ann Arbor RR and Chesapeake and Ohio RR through towns like Big Rapids and Mount Pleasant.

  16. 1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Grand Rapids
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a region shaped by major river systems and a robust rail network. Trace mid-century industrial growth and land use from Grand Rapids to the Fort Custer Military Reservation and Gun Lake.

  17. 1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Grand Rapids
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Southern Michigan is mapped here at a time of massive growth, showing the expanding urban footprints of Grand Rapids and Lansing. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Grand Trunk Western RR, find historic boundaries of the Fort Custer Military Reservation, or locate sporting camps around Gun Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Racine
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the early sixties reveals a fascinating contrast between the dense industrial rail hubs of RACINE and CHICAGO and the forested dunes of Michigan. Local historians can trace military installations like Fort Sheridan or explore the numerous inland retreats around Paw Paw Lake and Sister Lakes.

  19. 1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Midland
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of growing manufacturing hubs and active resource extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Grand Trunk Western or locate family-named landmarks near Oil wells and the Muskegon River.

  20. 1972 Map of Borculo, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Borculo, 1975 Print
    1972 Borculo
    1975 Print · USGS
    Ottawa County's rural townships are shown here in the early 1970s, as long-standing farming communities like Borculo and Olive Center continued to thrive. Genealogists can trace family locations near the West Olive Cem, the Christian Sch, and the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1972 Map of Nunica, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Nunica, 1975 Print
    1972 Nunica
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Grand River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape of bayous and transit routes just inland from the lake. Researchers can find many rural landmarks, from Nunica Cem and Grace Ch to the Jablonski Landing Field and the Grand Trunk Western rail line.

  22. 1980 Map of Coopersville
    1980 Map of Coopersville
    1980 Coopersville
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Grand River valley in the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by both the river's edge and the rail line. Researchers can locate family sites near Coopersville Cemetery, trace the Grand Trunk Western railroad, or find the riverside settlement of Eastmanville.

  23. 1982 Map of Muskegon
    1982 Map of Muskegon
    1982 Muskegon
    1982 Print · USGS
    The West Michigan shoreline during the early eighties shows a bustling industrial and maritime landscape centered on Muskegon Lake and Grand Haven. Researchers can trace rail history along the Grand Trunk Western or locate local landmarks like Oakwood Cem and Cloverville.

  24. 1982 Map of Holland
    1982 Map of Holland
    1982 Holland
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan coast in the early eighties shows a refined network of Dutch-influenced settlements and lakeside retreats. Trace the rail lines of the Chesapeake and Ohio or find family landmarks near Noordeloos and New Richmond.

  25. 1984 Map of Grand Rapids
    1984 Map of Grand Rapids
    1984 Grand Rapids
    1984 Print · USGS
    West Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a thriving metropolitan core surrounded by expansive state recreation areas and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace developments around Grand Rapids, institutional landmarks like Grand Rapids Bible College, and the quiet reaches of Jordan Lake.

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