Old Maps of Presque Isle Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Presque Isle 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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1971 Map of Presque Isle, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Presque Isle, 1974 Print
    1971 Presque Isle
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Michigan shoreline of Lake Huron in the early 1970s features a unique coastal landscape of twin peninsulas and deep harbors. Researchers can trace the maritime history of Harbor View or locate industrial sites like the Stoneport Quarry and the Old Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1971 Map of Long Lake West, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Long Lake West, 1974 Print
    1971 Long Lake West
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's forest and lakeland life are captured here in the early seventies, spanning the line between Presque Isle and Alpena. Trace family roots and local history near Cathro, Pilgrims Rest Cem, and the Maple Ridge Sch.

  7. 1971 Map of Thompsons Harbor, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Thompsons Harbor, 1974 Print
    1971 Thompsons Harbor
    1974 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle County’s coastal wilderness and the northern reaches of the Lake Huron shoreline are captured here in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the islands of Grand Lake, including Macombers Island and Three Sisters Island, alongside the woodland trails of Black Lake State Forest.

  8. 1971 Map of Long Lake East, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Long Lake East, 1974 Print
    1971 Long Lake East
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's Lake Huron coast and the eastern shores of Long Lake are captured here in the early seventies. Researchers can locate the Quarry at Rockport, the Hinks Sch, and family-named roads like Rayburn Road.

  9. 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.

  10. 2011 Map of Long Lake West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Long Lake West, 2011 Print
    2011 Long Lake West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle County comes into focus in this early twenty-first-century survey of the lake country around Alpena. Genealogists and local historians can trace the family-named road networks connecting Bolton and Cathro or locate the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery near the North Branch Thunder Bay River.

  11. 2011 Map of Thompsons Harbor, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Thompsons Harbor, 2011 Print
    2011 Thompsons Harbor
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron coastline and Grand Lake islands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace shoreline developments and landmarks like Thompsons Harbor, Grand Island, and Birch Tree Point.

  12. 2011 Map of Presque Isle, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Presque Isle, 2011 Print
    2011 Presque Isle
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron coastline and the intricate peninsula of Presque Isle are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Presque Isle Cemetery, the Old Presque Isle Lighthouse, and the village of Bell.

  13. 2011 Map of Long Lake East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Long Lake East, 2011 Print
    2011 Long Lake East
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron coastline and its inland neighbors are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of lakeside settlements like Ashland and Lakewood or locate the Silver City Airpark and the coastal landing at Rockport.

  14. 2014 Map of Presque Isle, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Presque Isle, 2014 Print
    2014 Presque Isle
    2014 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle and its harbor are captured in this recent survey of the Michigan coast, where residential development meets the Lake Huron shoreline. Genealogists and local researchers can trace old family roads and locate the Presque Isle Cem or the industrial docks at Stoneport.

  15. 2014 Map of Long Lake East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Long Lake East, 2014 Print
    2014 Long Lake East
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline and the quiet resort communities of Alpena and Presque Isle Counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Silver City Airpark, the lakeside settlement of Lakewood, and the coastal site of Rockport.

  16. 2014 Map of Thompsons Harbor, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Thompsons Harbor, 2014 Print
    2014 Thompsons Harbor
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline in Presque Isle County appears here in the mid-2010s, revealing a landscape of intricate bays and island-dotted lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace shoreline developments near Presque Isle Harbor and locate family landmarks around Grand Lake or Macombers Island.

  17. 2014 Map of Long Lake West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Long Lake West, 2014 Print
    2014 Long Lake West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle and Alpena Counties are shown in the early 2010s, where the Thunder Bay River watershed meets several large inland lakes. Researchers can locate the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery and trace the small settlements at Bolton, Cathro, and Leroy.

  18. 2017 Map of Presque Isle, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Presque Isle, 2017 Print
    2017 Presque Isle
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron coastline near Presque Isle shows a landscape of deep harbors and limestone points as it appeared in recent years. Researchers can find family history at Presque Isle Cem or trace the shores of Grand Lake and False Presque Isle.

  19. 2017 Map of Long Lake East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Long Lake East, 2017 Print
    2017 Long Lake East
    2017 Print · USGS
    The northern Michigan shoreline meets the eastern edge of Long Lake in this 2017 survey of the Alpena and Presque Isle border. Local historians can trace the lakeside development of Lakewood and Ashland or locate the coastal landing at Rockport.

  20. 2017 Map of Thompsons Harbor, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Thompsons Harbor, 2017 Print
    2017 Thompsons Harbor
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline and the northern reaches of Grand Lake are captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the development near Presque Isle Harbor or locate coastal landmarks like Birch Tree Point and Indian Island.

  21. 2017 Map of Long Lake West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Long Lake West, 2017 Print
    2017 Long Lake West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle and Alpena Counties are shown in this modern survey of the lake-strewn Michigan countryside. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Pilgrims Rest Cem and trace old routes through Bolton, Cathro, and along Long Lake.

  22. 2019 Map of Thompsons Harbor, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Thompsons Harbor, 2019 Print
    2019 Thompsons Harbor
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline and the island-studded waters of Grand Lake define this Presque Isle County landscape in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and local historians can trace shoreline landmarks from Observatory Point to the sheltered waters of Thompsons Harbor and Black Bass Bay.

  23. 2019 Map of Long Lake East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Long Lake East, 2019 Print
    2019 Long Lake East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle and Alpena counties meet along the shores of the Great Lakes in the late 2010s. Local historians can trace the lakeside developments at Lakewood and Breezy Point, or locate the inland Silver City Airpark and the northern settlement of Bell.

  24. 2019 Map of Presque Isle, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Presque Isle, 2019 Print
    2019 Presque Isle
    2019 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle and its surrounding peninsula were documented in the late 2010s as a landscape of coastal communities and protected harbors. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Adeline Sims Grave, the industrial site at Stoneport, and the old settlement of Bell.

  25. 2019 Map of Long Lake West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Long Lake West, 2019 Print
    2019 Long Lake West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Presque Isle and Alpena counties are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the rural settlements and lake country north of Thunder Bay. Researchers can locate Pilgrims Rest Cem, follow the N Eastern State Trail, and trace the shoreline at Leroy and Orchard Point.

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