Old Maps of Nester Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 22 historic maps of Nester Township. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Nester 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. 1969 Map of Meredith, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Meredith, 1971 Print
    1969 Meredith
    1971 Print · USGS
    The woodlands around Meredith were a nexus of state forest lands and glacial lakes in the late 1960s. Researchers can trace early roads and local landmarks like the Meredith Drive-in Theater, Hoister Lake, and the winding Sugar River.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1969 Map of Edwards, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Edwards, 1971 Print
    1969 Edwards
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan's lake-studded woodlands are captured here in the late sixties at the intersection of Ogemaw, Roscommon, and Gladwin counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes and community landmarks like Edwards Cem, Oak Grove Ch, and the settlement of Edwards.

  5. 1969 Map of Butman, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Butman, 1971 Print
    1969 Butman
    1971 Print · USGS
    The northern Michigan woods at the turn of the 1970s reveal a landscape of timber, water, and early oil exploration. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural community of Butman, locate the Butman Cem, and follow the banks of the Sugar River.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 2011 Map of Edwards, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Edwards, 2011 Print
    2011 Edwards
    2011 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw County is documented here at the turn of the millennium, showing a landscape defined by the Middle Branch Tittabawassee River. Researchers can trace local roots at Edwards Cemetery or explore the settlement clusters around Indian Lake and Elk Lake.

  9. 2011 Map of Butman, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Butman, 2011 Print
    2011 Butman
    2011 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's lake country is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the evolution of Butman Township. Researchers can trace family sites at Butman Cemetery and Nolan Cemetery or follow the path of an old Railroad Grade near Knowland Lake.

  10. 2011 Map of Meredith, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Meredith, 2011 Print
    2011 Meredith
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Gladwin County backcountry comes into focus here during the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and state forest land. Researchers can locate the Meredith Cemetery and trace recreational sites like the House Lake State Forest Campground and Rollway Lake.

  11. 2014 Map of Meredith, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Meredith, 2014 Print
    2014 Meredith
    2014 Print · USGS
    The rural junction of Meredith and the headwaters of the Cedar River are captured here in the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate the Meredith Cem and trace the complex network of backcountry waters including Hoister Lake and Headquarters Lake.

  12. 2014 Map of Edwards, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Edwards, 2014 Print
    2014 Edwards
    2014 Print · USGS
    The rural lake country of Ogemaw County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by its many glaciated basins. Family historians and local researchers can trace the area surrounding Edwards and locate landmarks like the Edwards Cem and the banks of the Middle Br Tittabawassee River.

  13. 2014 Map of Butman, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Butman, 2014 Print
    2014 Butman
    2014 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's interior lakes and river headwaters are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family history at Butman Cem or Nolan Cem, and locate the modern development around Lake Lancelot and the Sugar Springs Airport.

  14. 2017 Map of Butman, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Butman, 2017 Print
    2017 Butman
    2017 Print · USGS
    Gladwin County's lake country and the settlement of Butman are captured here during a period of modern recreational growth. Researchers can locate family sites at the Nester Township Cem or trace the historic Railroad Grade and Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail.

  15. 2017 Map of Edwards, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Edwards, 2017 Print
    2017 Edwards
    2017 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw and Gladwin counties are shown here as they appeared in recent years, centered on the community of Edwards. Genealogists and historians can locate the Edwards Cem and trace the many lakes and waterways like Tee Lake and the Middle Br Tittabawassee River.

  16. 2017 Map of Meredith, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Meredith, 2017 Print
    2017 Meredith
    2017 Print · USGS
    Near the convergence of Clare, Gladwin, and Roscommon counties, this landscape highlights the village of Meredith and its surrounding woodlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Meredith Cem and trace the winding paths of the Cedar River and Sugar River.

  17. 2019 Map of Meredith, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Meredith, 2019 Print
    2019 Meredith
    2019 Print · USGS
    Modern Meredith and the surrounding multi-county borderlands are detailed here in the late 2010s. Researchers can locate the Meredith Cem and trace the headwaters of the Middle Br Cedar River past numerous local waters like Rollway Lake.

  18. 2019 Map of Edwards, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Edwards, 2019 Print
    2019 Edwards
    2019 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw and Gladwin counties are shown here as a landscape of interconnected wetlands and rural roads in the late 2010s. Genealogists and hikers can trace local history through sites like the Edwards Cem or follow the path of the Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail.

  19. 2019 Map of Butman, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Butman, 2019 Print
    2019 Butman
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Gladwin and Roscommon county line comes alive in the late 2010s, showing a landscape of river valleys and historical transit routes. Researchers can trace the Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail, locate the Butman Cem, or follow the old Railroad Grade.

  20. 2023 Map of Edwards, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Edwards, 2023 Print
    2023 Edwards
    2023 Print · USGS
    Ogemaw and Gladwin counties are shown here in the 2020s, a landscape defined by the Middle Branch Tittabawassee River and its many lakes. You can trace historical routes like the Midland To Mackinaw Boy Scout Trl or locate the Edwards Cem.

  21. 2023 Map of Butman, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Butman, 2023 Print
    2023 Butman
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Gladwin and Roscommon County line comes alive in this contemporary record of northern Michigan's woodlands and water. Genealogists can locate Nester Township Cem and Butman Cem, while hikers can trace the Midland-to-Mackinaw Boy Scout Trl.

  22. 2023 Map of Meredith, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Meredith, 2023 Print
    2023 Meredith
    2023 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan at the crossroads of Roscommon, Clare, and Gladwin counties reveals a landscape defined by forest roads and glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the layout of Meredith or locate remote landmarks like Headquarters Lake and Hoister Lake.

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