Old Maps of Au Sable Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Au Sable Township, MI maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 1963 Map of Luzerne, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Luzerne, 1964 Print
    1963 Luzerne
    1964 Print · USGS
    Oscoda County's forested interior is captured here in the early 1960s, showing the intersection of three major state and national forests. Genealogists and outdoorsmen can trace the early layout of Luzerne, the local Cem, and landmarks like the Luzerne Lookout Tower.

  4. 1963 Map of Eldorado, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Eldorado, 1964 Print
    1963 Eldorado
    1964 Print · USGS
    Crawford and Roscommon counties were characterized by vast state and national forests and river-driven recreation in the early 1960s. Researchers can trace the legacy of logging and early conservation through landmarks like the Roscommon Lookout Tower, Mason Chapel, and the settlement of Eldorado.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1965 Map of St. Helen NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of St. Helen NW, 1966 Print
    1965 St. Helen NW
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Au Sable River headwaters and the sprawling Au Sable State Forest define this mid-1960s Roscommon County landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace old logging routes like the Old Railroad Grade and locate early settlements such as Geels, Keno, and St Helen.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of St. Helen NE, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of St. Helen NE, 1966 Print
    1965 St. Helen NE
    1966 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County's transition from timber harvesting to recreational forest is evident in this mid-sixties survey. Researchers can trace historic land use through the Old Railroad Grade, find family sites near Fisk Cem, and locate the Oil Well and Claypit that supported the local economy.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Houghton Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Houghton Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the Michigan heartland around Houghton Lake was a patchwork of state forest and growing lakeside resorts. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of communities like West Branch and Rose City alongside landmarks like Roscommon County Airfield.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 2011 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Saint Helen NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County at the start of the 2010s reveals a specialized landscape of timber trails, oil extraction, and lakeside recreation. Genealogists and outdoorsmen can trace the namesake Fisk Cemetery or locate established campsites near Clear Lake and Ambrose Lake.

  11. 2011 Map of Saint Helen NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Saint Helen NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Saint Helen NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Roscommon County's forested terrain and oil fields are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the path of the South Branch Au Sable River and locate rural hubs like Keno and the Saint Helen Oil Field.

  12. 2012 Map of Eldorado, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Eldorado, 2012 Print
    2012 Eldorado
    2012 Print · USGS
    Higgins Township and the Eldorado community are shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the winding S Br Au Sable River. Genealogists can locate rural burial sites like Rock Cem and Ball Cem or trace the area surrounding the Roscommon Lookout Tower.

  13. 2012 Map of Luzerne, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Luzerne, 2012 Print
    2012 Luzerne
    2012 Print · USGS
    Oscoda County's northern forests and waterways are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family sites at Luzerne Cem or Mount Pindus Cem and trace the paths of Hunt Cr and the West Branch Big Creek.

  14. 2014 Map of Luzerne, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Luzerne, 2014 Print
    2014 Luzerne
    2014 Print · USGS
    Oscoda County in the mid-2010s shows a landscape defined by the winding West Br Big Cr and the vast Huron National Forest. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites including Luzerne Cem, Mt Pindus Cem, and Rich Cem.

  15. 2014 Map of Eldorado, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Eldorado, 2014 Print
    2014 Eldorado
    2014 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's forest interior is captured here during the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of rural life and public lands. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at Rock Cem or Ball Cem and locate landmarks like Smith Bridge and Eldorado.

  16. 2014 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Saint Helen NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw and Roscommon counties meet in this lakeside woodland region during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate the isolated Fisk Cem or trace the network of trails surrounding Clear Lake and Ambrose Lake.

  17. 2014 Map of Saint Helen NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Saint Helen NW, 2014 Print
    2014 Saint Helen NW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Higgins Township is shown during a period of modern growth and conservation in the mid-2010s, centered on the South Branch Au Sable River. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Kirtland Community Coll, the Sherman Bridge crossing, and the rural settlement of Geels.

  18. 2017 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Saint Helen NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Foster Township's lake country is captured here during a period of modern recreational and residential growth. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail or locate family sites near Fisk Cem and Clear Lake.

  19. 2017 Map of Eldorado, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Eldorado, 2017 Print
    2017 Eldorado
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Crawford and Roscommon county line comes alive in this modern survey of the northern Michigan woods and the South Branch Au Sable River. Researchers can locate several remote burial sites like Rock Cem and Ball Cem or trace the extensive Mi Shore to Shore trail system.

  20. 2017 Map of Luzerne, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Luzerne, 2017 Print
    2017 Luzerne
    2017 Print · USGS
    Big Creek Township and the surrounding timberlands are documented here in the early twenty-first century as a center for forest recreation. Researchers can trace several local burial sites like Luzerne Cem and the extensive Midland-Mackinaw Trail System.

  21. 2017 Map of Saint Helen NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Saint Helen NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Saint Helen NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    In the northern Michigan wetlands during the late 2010s, this area showcases the headwaters of the Au Sable River system. Researchers can trace the path of the Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail or locate the site of Kirtland Community Coll and the Au Sable River Park.

  22. 2019 Map of Luzerne, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Luzerne, 2019 Print
    2019 Luzerne
    2019 Print · USGS
    Oscoda County woodlands and the settlement of Luzerne are documented here during a period of modern conservation and recreation. Genealogists and hikers can locate Luzerne Cem, Rich Cem, and the extensive Mi Shore To Shore Horse&Hike trail system.

  23. 2019 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Saint Helen NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Saint Helen NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Ogemaw County backcountry is captured here in the late 2010s, showing a landscape where traditional ranching roots meet modern recreational trails. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail or locate the historic Fisk Cem near Bear Lake.

  24. 2019 Map of Saint Helen NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Saint Helen NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Saint Helen NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Roscommon County’s river-fed wetlands and woodland corridors are preserved in this 2019 survey of the Higgins Township area. Researchers can trace the path of the Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail past the Kirtland Community College and down toward Lake Saint Helen.

  25. 2019 Map of Eldorado, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Eldorado, 2019 Print
    2019 Eldorado
    2019 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's forest interior is captured here recently, where Crawford and Roscommon counties meet amidst a complex network of trails and timberland. Family researchers can trace locations like Rock Cem, Ball Cem, and the river crossing at Smith Bridge.

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