Old Maps of Colon Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Colon Township with 15 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Colon Township has changed over the decades.


Colon Township, MI maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Fort Wayne
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana and its neighboring borderlands in Michigan and Ohio appear here during a peak era of rail and road expansion. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Nickel Plate Road and Wabash or locate lakeside landmarks like Lake Wawasee and Clear Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Fort Wayne
    1956 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the growing industrial hub of Fort Wayne. Researchers can trace the heavy rail lines of the New York Central and Pennsylvania alongside prominent water features like Lake Wawasee and the Maumee River.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Nottawa, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Nottawa, 1962 Print
    1961 Nottawa
    1962 Print · USGS
    St. Joseph County at the start of the 1960s is a landscape of glacial lakes and intersecting rail lines. Researchers can trace the routes of the New York Central railroad and locate local landmarks like the Community Sch and Nottawa Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Colon, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Colon, 1962 Print
    1961 Colon
    1962 Print · USGS
    St. Joseph County at the start of the 1960s reveals a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and small agricultural hubs. Researchers can trace family roots at Lakeside Cem, locate the Mennonite Ch, or follow the New York Central rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Elkhart
    1985 Map of Elkhart
    1985 Elkhart
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Michigan borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing the industrial rail hubs and rural agricultural townships of the St. Joseph valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Elkhart, Goshen, and Three Rivers, or locate smaller communities like Middlebury and White Pigeon.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2011 Map of Colon, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Colon, 2011 Print
    2011 Colon
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Colon Township, including Colon, Matteson Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 2011 Map of Nottawa, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Nottawa, 2011 Print
    2011 Nottawa
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Colon Township, including Nottawa, Mendon, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Colon, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Colon, 2014 Print
    2014 Colon
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Colon Township, including Colon, Matteson Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2014 Map of Nottawa, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Nottawa, 2014 Print
    2014 Nottawa
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Colon Township, including Nottawa, Mendon, and other nearby areas

  10. 2017 Map of Colon, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Colon, 2017 Print
    2017 Colon
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Colon Township, including Colon, Matteson Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Nottawa, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Nottawa, 2017 Print
    2017 Nottawa
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Colon Township, including Nottawa, Mendon, and other nearby areas

  12. 2019 Map of Nottawa, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Nottawa, 2019 Print
    2019 Nottawa
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Colon Township, including Nottawa, Mendon, and other nearby areas

  13. 2019 Map of Colon, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Colon, 2019 Print
    2019 Colon
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Colon Township, including Colon, Matteson Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2023 Map of Colon, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Colon, 2023 Print
    2023 Colon
    2023 Print · USGS
    St. Joseph County and the surrounding lake country are shown here in modern detail, centered on the village of Colon. Researchers can trace local lineage through several burial grounds like McAuley Cem and Banta Cem or explore the shores of Sturgeon Lake.

  15. 2023 Map of Nottawa, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Nottawa, 2023 Print
    2023 Nottawa
    2023 Print · USGS
    St. Joseph County near the Saint Joseph River remains a landscape of traditional communities and glacial lakes in this recent survey. Genealogists can trace family sites near the Old Order Amish Cem, Nottawa Cem, and the village of Nottawa.

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