Old Maps of Mendon, Mendon Township for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 23 historic maps of Mendon. 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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Mendon, Mendon Township maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Leonidas
    1918 Map of Leonidas
    1918 Leonidas
    1918 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the close of the Great War reveals a landscape of tight-knit farming townships connected by the GRAND RAPIDS AND INDIANA RR. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous district schools and landmarks like Beard Church, Dutton Cemetery, and Kings Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1944 Map of Leonidas
    1944 Map of Leonidas
    1944 Leonidas
    1944 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties are shown here as the region's agricultural and rail networks reached their mid-century peak. Genealogists can trace family locations near dozens of named schools and landmarks like Dutton Cemetery, Kings Mill, and Beard Ch.

  3. 1947 Map of Leonidas, 1976 Print
    1947 Map of Leonidas, 1976 Print
    1947 Leonidas
    1976 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan rural life is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by small crossroads settlements and the family-run farms between them. Researchers can trace the exact locations of vanished country schools like Hull Sch and rural landmarks such as Kings Mill and Wakeshma Tabernacle.

  4. 1950 Map of Leonidas
    1950 Map of Leonidas
    1950 Leonidas
    1950 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan’s borderlands at mid-century are defined by the winding St Joseph River and a patchwork of rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Gilson Cem, Dutton Cem, and the numerous rural schools including Factoryville Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Grand Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of burgeoning cities and new interstate highways. Trace family roots and regional growth in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and the glacial lake country around Gun Lake or Gull Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Grand Rapids
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a region shaped by major river systems and a robust rail network. Trace mid-century industrial growth and land use from Grand Rapids to the Fort Custer Military Reservation and Gun Lake.

  9. 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

  10. 1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Grand Rapids
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Southern Michigan is mapped here at a time of massive growth, showing the expanding urban footprints of Grand Rapids and Lansing. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Grand Trunk Western RR, find historic boundaries of the Fort Custer Military Reservation, or locate sporting camps around Gun Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1982 Map of Mendon
    1982 Map of Mendon
    1982 Mendon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Mendon and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing the intersection of the St. Joseph River and the Conrail line. Researchers can trace land patterns along the Old Indian Boundary or locate ancestral sites like Hassic Cem and Kings Mill.

  12. 1982 Map of Kalamazoo, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Kalamazoo, 1983 Print
    1982 Kalamazoo
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Kalamazoo River valley in the early eighties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace the limits of Kalamazoo and Battle Creek or locate landmarks like Fort Custer National Cemetery and Gull Lake.

  13. 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

  14. 2011 Map of Mendon, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mendon, 2011 Print
    2011 Mendon
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Mendon, including Leonidas Township, Wakeshma Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2011 Map of Nottawa, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Nottawa, 2011 Print
    2011 Nottawa
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Mendon, including Nottawa, Leonidas Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2014 Map of Mendon, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mendon, 2014 Print
    2014 Mendon
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Mendon, including Leonidas Township, Wakeshma Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of Nottawa, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Nottawa, 2014 Print
    2014 Nottawa
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Mendon, including Nottawa, Leonidas Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Nottawa, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Nottawa, 2017 Print
    2017 Nottawa
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Mendon, including Nottawa, Leonidas Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Mendon, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mendon, 2017 Print
    2017 Mendon
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Mendon, including Leonidas Township, Wakeshma Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2019 Map of Nottawa, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Nottawa, 2019 Print
    2019 Nottawa
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Mendon, including Nottawa, Leonidas Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2019 Map of Mendon, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mendon, 2019 Print
    2019 Mendon
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Mendon, including Leonidas Township, Wakeshma Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 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.

  23. 2023 Map of Mendon, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Mendon, 2023 Print
    2023 Mendon
    2023 Print · USGS
    Mendon and the surrounding river valleys are shown in detail as they appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists can trace family connections at Jenkinson Cem, Beard Cem, or near Saint Edward's Catholic Church in the village.

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