Old Maps of Buena Vista Charter Township, Michigan

1. 1916 Map of Bay City

   

   1916 Bay City

   1916 Print · USGS

   The industrial waterfront of Saginaw Bay comes to life in this survey from the years preceding the Great Depression. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Bay City, locate rural schools like Sugar School, and follow the old Pere Marquette rail lines.

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4. 1919 Map of Bay City

   

   1919 Bay City

   1919 Print · USGS

   Bay County at the height of its industrial and rail era shows a landscape defined by the Saginaw River and the bay. Local historians can trace the paths of the Hecla Belt Line and locate landmarks like Amelith, Sugar School, and Wenona Beach.

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7. 1919 Map of Saginaw

   

   1919 Saginaw

   1919 Print · USGS

   Saginaw and its river-based industrial corridor are captured here at a peak of rail and water transport just after the Great War. Genealogists and researchers can locate dozens of country schools like Jewett School, the Whatcheer Mine, and local stops such as Frankenmuth Junction.

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10. 1941 Map of Saginaw, 1958 Print

    

    1941 Saginaw

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Saginaw River Valley in the early 1940s reveals a bustling network of river-and-rail industry and rural district schools. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Frankentrost Sta, Birch Run, and the Crow Island Sch.

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13. 1943 Map of Bay City

    

    1943 Bay City

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Saginaw River valley and the shores of Saginaw Bay appear here in the midst of the Second World War. Researchers can trace the industrial rail lines of the Pere Marquette or locate vanished local landmarks like Wenona Beach and the Sugar Sch.

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16. 1943 Map of Saginaw

    

    1943 Saginaw

    1943 Print · USGS

    Saginaw and its surrounding river valleys are captured here during the wartime era, showing a landscape defined by heavy rail and branching waterways. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schoolhouses like Frankentrost Sch and Popp Sch alongside rail stops at Fosters and Blackmar.

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19. 1954 Map of Flint, 1968 Print

    

    1954 Flint

    1968 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor and fertile Thumb region of Michigan come alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Grand Trunk, locate established settlements like Bad Axe and Sandusky, or explore the 1950s shoreline along Saginaw Bay.

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22. 1958 Map of Flint

    

    1958 Flint

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Michigan Thumb and the Saginaw Valley are captured here during the height of the post-war industrial era. Researchers can trace the complex rail networks of the Grand Trunk Western or locate mid-century landmarks like Lakeport State Park and the port at Bay City.

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25. 1967 Map of Essexville, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Essexville

    1968 Print · USGS

    Late 1960s Essexville and Bay City appear at the height of their mid-century industrial development along the Saginaw River. Genealogists and local historians can locate several parish schools and historic burial grounds, such as St Patrick Cem and Elm Lawn Cemetery.

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28. 1967 Map of Saginaw NE, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Saginaw NE

    1969 Print · USGS

    The Saginaw Valley in the late sixties shows a landscape defined by industrial growth and deep-rooted farming communities. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots through landmarks like St Matthew Ch, the settlement of Frankentrost, and the Buena Vista Cem.

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31. 1967 Map of Saginaw, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Saginaw

    1969 Print · USGS

    Saginaw and its surrounding townships are shown here in the late sixties as a bustling hub of river commerce and rail transport. Researchers can locate dozens of neighborhood landmarks, from Forest Lawn Cemetery to the Grand Trunk Western RR yards.

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34. 1967 Map of Bay City, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Bay City

    1969 Print · USGS

    Bay City and the Saginaw River valley are captured here in the late sixties during a period of suburban expansion and industrial transition. Researchers can locate numerous parochial schools like St Stanislaus Sch, family plots at Oak Ridge Cemetery, and the early campus of Saginaw Valley College.

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37. 1984 Map of Flint, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Flint

    1985 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor between Flint and Saginaw is captured here during the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of growing suburbs and preserved wildlands. Researchers can trace the Grand Trunk Western RR or locate local landmarks like St Johns Ch and Flint Memorial Park Cem.

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40. 1984 Map of Bay City, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Bay City

    1985 Print · USGS

    Saginaw Bay and the surrounding Michigan thumb region are captured in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by industrial riverfronts and expanding lakeside parks. Researchers can trace family roots through landmarks like Floral Gardens Cem or follow the Chesapeake and Ohio rail lines through towns like Bad Axe and Pigeon.

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43. 1990 Map of Flint, 1991 Print

    

    1990 Flint

    1991 Print · USGS

    The Flint and Saginaw corridors are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by heavy industry and rural expanses. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Penn Central RR, visit Flint Memorial Park Cem, or explore the limits of Zilwaukee.

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46. 2011 Map of Essexville, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Essexville

    2011 Print · USGS

    The industrial riverfronts of Bay City and Essexville meet the rural reaches of Bay County in the early 2010s. Genealogists can locate several major burial sites like Pine Ridge Cemetery or trace the maritime and energy infrastructure at the Essexville Oil Field.

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49. 2011 Map of Saginaw NE, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Saginaw NE

    2011 Print · USGS

    Saginaw County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of farm roads and drainage networks. Researchers can locate family plots at Buena Vista Cemetery or trace the early paths of Indiantown and Frankentrost.

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52. 2011 Map of Saginaw, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Saginaw

    2011 Print · USGS

    Saginaw and its riverfront communities are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the city's industrial grid meets the winding river system. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites including Indian Cemetery, Forest Lawn Cemetery, and Hebrew Cemetery.

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55. 2011 Map of Bay City, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Bay City

    2011 Print · USGS

    Bay City and its riverfront were entering a new era of development and preservation at the start of the twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can locate several major burial grounds such as Oak Ridge Cemetery or trace the river islands of Skull Island and Middle Ground.

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58. 2014 Map of Essexville, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Essexville

    2014 Print · USGS

    Coastal Bay County is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of industrial river life and agricultural drainage systems. Family historians can locate numerous burial grounds like Saint Stanislaus Cem and Floral Garden Cem near Essexville.

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61. 2014 Map of Saginaw, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Saginaw

    2014 Print · USGS

    The Saginaw riverfront and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the city's industrial and residential grid meets the Michigan wetlands. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks including Forest Lawn Cem, the historical confluence at Green Point, and river features like Ojibway Island.

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64. 2014 Map of Bay City, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Bay City

    2014 Print · USGS

    Bay City and its riverfront neighborhoods are shown in detail during the early 21st century. Researchers can trace the urban development across Middle Ground or locate family sites at Oak Ridge Cem and Saint Paul's Lutheran Cem.

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67. 2014 Map of Saginaw NE, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Saginaw NE

    2014 Print · USGS

    Saginaw County's agricultural and township boundaries are clearly defined in this 2014 study of the area between Bridgeport and the Bay County line. Researchers can trace family roots through Saint Johns Cem or Jason Cem and locate local landmarks like the Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport.

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70. 2017 Map of Saginaw, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Saginaw

    2017 Print · USGS

    Saginaw and its riverfront suburbs are captured here during the late twenty-tens, showing the complex intersection of the Cass, Shiawassee, and Tittabawassee rivers. Researchers can locate family sites near Mount Olivet Cem or trace the development of Zilwaukee and Buena Vista.

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73. 2017 Map of Saginaw NE, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Saginaw NE

    2017 Print · USGS

    Eastern Saginaw County in the late twenty-tens remains a landscape of traditional farming communities and critical drainage works. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Saint Johns Cem or Jason Cem and trace the residential growth at Robin Glen-Indiantown.

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