Old Maps of Metz Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Metz Township, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Alpena, 1978 Print
    1954 Map of Alpena, 1978 Print
    1954 Alpena
    1978 Print · USGS
    The northern waters of Lake Huron meet the Ontario islands during the mid-1950s, a time of active coastal shipping and timber management. Genealogists and historians can trace the Detroit and Mackinac rail line through Alpena or locate rural landmarks like St. Catharine Ch and Forty Mile Point.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Hillman, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Hillman, 1956 Print
    1955 Hillman
    1956 Print · USGS
    The village of Hillman and its surrounding forest lands are documented here during the mid-1950s. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural sites like St Johns Ch, Babcock Sch, and the Hillman Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Alpena
    1957 Map of Alpena
    1957 Alpena
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northeast Michigan and the islands of the North Channel are captured in the mid-1950s, showing the vital maritime and rail connections of the region. Researchers can trace the path of the Detroit and Mackinac RR or locate small settlements like Meldrum Bay and Lachine.

  4. 1958 Map of Alpena
    1958 Map of Alpena
    1958 Alpena
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lake Huron and the Ontario islands are mapped here in the late fifties. You can trace the Detroit and Mackinac RR through Rogers City or locate remote outposts like Meldrum Bay and St. Vital church.

  5. 1969 Map of Alpena
    1969 Map of Alpena
    1969 Alpena
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron coastline and the Manitoulin islands come alive in this mid-century survey of the Michigan-Ontario border. Genealogists and historians can trace the Detroit and Mackinac rail line through settlements like Lachine and Cathro, or locate the numerous island reservations including Obigewong Indian Reservation No 21.

  6. 1971 Map of Hawks, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Hawks, 1974 Print
    1971 Hawks
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Presque Isle County appears in the early 1970s as a landscape of timber, rail, and numerous glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the village of Hawks, identify local burial sites like Hope Cem, and locate long-standing landmarks such as Hawks Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1971 Map of Metz, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Metz, 1974 Print
    1971 Metz
    1974 Print · USGS
    Metz and the surrounding Presque Isle County countryside appear in the early 1970s as a landscape of timber, rail, and rural townships. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Township Cem and St Johns Ch or trace the Detroit and Mackinac railroad line.

  8. 1984 Map of Alpena
    1984 Map of Alpena
    1984 Alpena
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline in the 1980s reveals a region defined by maritime industry, timberlands, and vast inland waters. Genealogists and historians can trace the Detroit and Mackinac Railroad past old settlements like Posen, Hagensville, and the harbor at Rockport.

  9. 1986 Map of Royston
    1986 Map of Royston
    1986 Royston
    1986 Print · USGS
    Montmorency County and the Mackinaw State Forest are shown here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of dense timber and glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early Old Railroad Grade and find family sites near Royston or the Cem in Wellington.

  10. 1986 Map of Hillman NE
    1986 Map of Hillman NE
    1986 Hillman NE
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Michigan in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of dense state timberlands and winding river systems. Local historians can trace property lines through Metz and Wellington or locate landmarks like Long Swamp and the Gravel Pit.

  11. 2011 Map of Hillman NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hillman NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Hillman NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Alpena County's interior is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by the North Branch Thunder Bay River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties along Reider School Rd or near the small settlement of Avery.

  12. 2011 Map of Hawks, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hawks, 2011 Print
    2011 Hawks
    2011 Print · USGS
    Moltke Township is captured here in the early 2000s, showing a transition from dense lake clusters to structured farmland. Genealogists can locate family sites near Bismarck Township Cemetery or the historic Hawks Post Office.

  13. 2011 Map of Royston, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Royston, 2011 Print
    2011 Royston
    2011 Print · USGS
    Wellington Township and the community of Royston are captured here in the early 2000s, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and river branches. You can trace family history at the Montmorency Cemetery or locate the Lake Emma Lookout Tower among the northern wetlands.

  14. 2011 Map of Metz, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Metz, 2011 Print
    2011 Metz
    2011 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle County's rural townships are mapped here at the turn of the decade, showing a landscape of scattered agricultural settlements and many family-linked burial grounds. Genealogists can locate several historic sites including Saint John's Hagenville Lutheran Cemetery, the Metz Township Cemetery, and Hagensville.

  15. 2014 Map of Metz, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Metz, 2014 Print
    2014 Metz
    2014 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle County in the early 2010s remains a landscape of tightly-knit rural townships and family-named roads. Local historians can trace the foundations of the community through its numerous burial sites, including the Old Evangelist Lutheran Cem and Saint Dominic's Catholic Cem.

  16. 2014 Map of Hawks, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hawks, 2014 Print
    2014 Hawks
    2014 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle County in the early twenty-first century remains a landscape of quiet settlements and glacial lakes. Genealogists can locate family landmarks at Hawks, Big Cut, and several local burial grounds including the Bismarck Township Cem.

  17. 2014 Map of Hillman NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hillman NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Hillman NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Alpena and Presque Isle Counties are shown here during the early twenty-first century, featuring the rural intersection of these northern Michigan timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace old homestead routes along Reider School Rd, Truax Rd, and the North Branch Thunder Bay River.

  18. 2014 Map of Royston, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Royston, 2014 Print
    2014 Royston
    2014 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake-strewn landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century as the borders of three counties meet. Genealogists and local researchers can locate Royston and nearby burial grounds like Montmorency Cem and Saint Johns Cem.

  19. 2017 Map of Metz, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Metz, 2017 Print
    2017 Metz
    2017 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle County in the 2010s remains a landscape of quiet township roads and historic churchyards. Genealogists can trace family roots through a remarkable number of local burial sites, including the Belknap Township Cem, Mount Calvary Cem, and New German Lutheran Cem.

  20. 2017 Map of Royston, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Royston, 2017 Print
    2017 Royston
    2017 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's lake-studded borderlands are detailed here in the 2010s, showing the intersection of three counties. Researchers can locate family roots at Montmorency Cem or trace the winding course of the Ocqueoc River and N Br Thunder Bay River.

  21. 2017 Map of Hillman NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hillman NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Hillman NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Presque Isle and Alpena counties are captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape of deep wetlands and winding river forks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes like Molski Hwy, Reider School Rd, and the small settlement at Friski.

  22. 2017 Map of Hawks, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hawks, 2017 Print
    2017 Hawks
    2017 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle County comes to life in this survey of the lake-strewn interior surrounding the settlement of Hawks. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family roots at the Bismarck Township Cem or follow the route of the N Eastern State Trail through the woods.

  23. 2019 Map of Hillman NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hillman NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Hillman NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's rural interior comes into focus here at the transition between Alpena and Presque Isle counties. Local historians and genealogists can trace the drainage of the North Branch Thunder Bay River and find old family-named routes like Ciupka or the path to Reider School Rd.

  24. 2019 Map of Royston, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Royston, 2019 Print
    2019 Royston
    2019 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's lake country at the junction of three counties is documented here in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Royston settlement and nearby burial grounds including Montmorency Cem and Saint Johns Cem.

  25. 2019 Map of Metz, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Metz, 2019 Print
    2019 Metz
    2019 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle County comes into focus in this recent survey of Northern Michigan’s rural townships. Researchers can trace family history through a high density of local burial sites, including Saint Michael's Lutheran Cem and Metz Township Cem.

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