Old Maps of Yale, Michigan for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Yale. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Yale.


Yale, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Flint, 1968 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Flint
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Brockway, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Brockway, 1963 Print
    1961 Brockway
    1963 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County's rural townships are captured here in the early 1960s as a network of agricultural drains and small rail-side settlements. Genealogists can trace property near Yale, find Moore Cem, or locate family landmarks like Cole Ch and Meharg Drain.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Yale, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Yale, 1963 Print
    1961 Yale
    1963 Print · USGS
    The agricultural landscape of St. Clair and Sanilac Counties is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the railroad hub of Yale. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Sacred Heart Cem, McFadden Cem, and North School.

  5. 1984 Map of Croswell, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Croswell, 1985 Print
    1984 Croswell
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Michigan Thumb region and the Lake Huron shoreline appear here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of drainage-fed farmland and coastal retreats. Researchers can trace the Chesapeake rail route and explore shoreline communities from Lexington Heights to Keewahdin.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2011 Map of Brockway, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Brockway, 2011 Print
    2011 Brockway
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Yale, including Brockway, Emmett, and other nearby areas

  7. 2011 Map of Yale, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Yale, 2011 Print
    2011 Yale
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Yale, including Speaker, Melvin, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Yale, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Yale, 2014 Print
    2014 Yale
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Yale, including Speaker, Melvin, and other nearby areas

  9. 2014 Map of Brockway, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Brockway, 2014 Print
    2014 Brockway
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Yale, including Brockway, Emmett, and other nearby areas

  10. 2017 Map of Yale, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Yale, 2017 Print
    2017 Yale
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Yale, including Speaker, Melvin, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Brockway, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Brockway, 2017 Print
    2017 Brockway
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Yale, including Brockway, Emmett, and other nearby areas

  12. 2019 Map of Brockway, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Brockway, 2019 Print
    2019 Brockway
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Yale, including Brockway, Emmett, and other nearby areas

  13. 2019 Map of Yale, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Yale, 2019 Print
    2019 Yale
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Yale, including Speaker, Melvin, and other nearby areas

  14. 2023 Map of Brockway, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Brockway, 2023 Print
    2023 Brockway
    2023 Print · USGS
    St. Clair County's rural character is preserved in this modern survey of the agricultural Thumb. Genealogists and local historians can locate Moore Cem and trace early family footprints along Sayles Rd or near the Pine River and Yale Airport.

  15. 2023 Map of Yale, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Yale, 2023 Print
    2023 Yale
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Sanilac and Saint Clair county line comes alive in this survey of the Thumb region's rural townships and drain networks. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous burial sites like Fairview Cem, Sacred Heart Cem, and the village of Melvin.

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