1960s Maps of Sanilac County, Michigan

Explore 24 historic maps of Sanilac County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Sanilac County, MI maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Brown City, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Brown City, 1963 Print
    1961 Brown City
    1963 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Sanilac, Lapeer, and St. Clair counties come alive in this early 1960s survey of the Michigan thumb's farming heartland. Trace the paths of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad through Brown City or find ancestral sites like Valley Center Cem and Odelville Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1961 Map of Roseburg, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Roseburg, 1963 Print
    1961 Roseburg
    1963 Print · USGS
    Sanilac and St. Clair counties are shown in the early sixties, featuring a landscape defined by traditional township grids and rural schoolhouses. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Fremont Cem, the Roseburg Sch, and the quiet crossroads of Livergood.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Jeddo, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Jeddo, 1963 Print
    1961 Jeddo
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline and the rural interior of Sanilac and St. Clair counties are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate early schools and churches like Cook School and Bethel Church, or trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line.
    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. 1963 Map of Snover, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Snover, 1964 Print
    1963 Snover
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sanilac County agricultural life is captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape of drainage canals and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family names at Johnson Cem, Moore Ch, and the Minard Sch during a time of steady farming growth.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1963 Map of Forestville, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Forestville, 1964 Print
    1963 Forestville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline in the early sixties shows a landscape of small coastal settlements and family farms. Researchers can trace landownership through family-named routes like Potts Road and Munford Road, or locate ancestors at White Rock Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1963 Map of Ruth, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Ruth, 1964 Print
    1963 Ruth
    1964 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in the Michigan Thumb is documented here during the early sixties, centered on the village of Ruth. Researchers can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line and locate rural landmarks like SS Peter and Paul Cem and Charleston.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of New Greenleaf, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of New Greenleaf, 1964 Print
    1963 New Greenleaf
    1964 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in Michigan's Thumb is captured here during the early sixties, as drainage and rail networks sustained the rural economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like McTaggart Cemetery, the Stoner School, and St Columbkille Church.

  9. 1963 Map of Sandusky, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Sandusky, 1964 Print
    1963 Sandusky
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sanilac County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early sixties, centered on the growing hub of Sandusky. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Greenwood Cemetery, several rural schoolhouses like Bolsby School, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad corridor.

  10. 1963 Map of Peck, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Peck, 1964 Print
    1963 Peck
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sanilac County's flat agricultural heartland is documented here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by drainage and early rail history. Genealogists and local historians can locate Lynch Sch, Zion Cem, and the path of the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1963 Map of Ubly, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Ubly, 1964 Print
    1963 Ubly
    1964 Print · USGS
    Huron and Sanilac counties are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by rail-side commerce and an extensive network of field drains. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks such as Valley Cem, Bingham Sch, and the village of Tyre.

  12. 1963 Map of Juhl, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Juhl, 1964 Print
    1963 Juhl
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sanilac County's rural townships in the early sixties reveal a landscape of managed farmland and tight-knit communities. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks such as the Juhl Cem, Flynn Ch, and the Red Star Community Building.

  13. 1963 Map of Marlette, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Marlette, 1964 Print
    1963 Marlette
    1964 Print · USGS
    Marlette and the surrounding farm country are captured here in the early sixties as the regional rail and drainage networks were fully matured. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Brown School and Montgomery Sch or locate family sites near French Line Presbyterian Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1963 Map of Croswell, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Croswell, 1964 Print
    1963 Croswell
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Sanilac County shoreline and the agricultural interior around Croswell are shown here during the early sixties. Researchers can trace family history at Huckins Cem or explore the cluster of waterfront sites like Camp Cavell and Camp Playfair.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1963 Map of Port Sanilac, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Port Sanilac, 1964 Print
    1963 Port Sanilac
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Lake Huron shoreline of Sanilac County is captured here in the early 1960s, showing a landscape of lakeside villages and inland family farms. Researchers can locate specific sites like the Port Sanilac Lighthouse, the Cottage Sch, and several rural burial grounds including St Marys Cem.

  16. 1963 Map of Minden City, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Minden City, 1964 Print
    1963 Minden City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Minden City and Parisville sit at the center of this 1960s agricultural survey on the Sanilac and Huron county line. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like St Patricks Ch, the Palms Sch, and the unique industrial Peat Bog near Peatville.

  17. 1963 Map of Palms, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Palms, 1964 Print
    1963 Palms
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sanilac County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early sixties, showing the vital role of the rail line and drainage canals. Trace ancestral roots at the Downing Cem or follow the route of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad through Palms.

  18. 1963 Map of Applegate, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Applegate, 1964 Print
    1963 Applegate
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sanilac County was a well-defined landscape of rail and river in the early sixties, centered on the Applegate and Croswell communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Steckley Cem, Washington Ch, and the local Montgomery Sch.

  19. 1963 Map of Shabbona, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Shabbona, 1964 Print
    1963 Shabbona
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sanilac and Tuscola Counties are shown here in the early 1960s, documenting a landscape of rural townships and winding river branches. Researchers can trace family sites near Shabbona, Evergreen Cem, and country churches like Mizpah Ch.

  20. 1963 Map of Deckerville, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Deckerville, 1964 Print
    1963 Deckerville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sanilac County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early sixties, centered on the rail-aligned village of Deckerville. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural institutions like St Johns Ch, Delaware Cem, and the Hunt Sch.

  21. 1963 Map of Richmondville, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Richmondville, 1964 Print
    1963 Richmondville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Michigan shoreline of Sanilac County is captured here in the early 1960s, showing the quiet coastal life of the thumb region. Researchers can trace local landmarks from the Richmondville settlement to the Landing Field and the small Cemetery near Delaware.

  22. 1963 Map of Decker, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Decker, 1964 Print
    1963 Decker
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, this Sanilac County landscape was a busy agricultural hub defined by its rail history and rural institutions. Researchers can locate the Old Railroad Grade passing through Hemans, the Moshier Cemetery, and several one-room schoolhouses including the Parker School.

  23. 1963 Map of Argyle, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Argyle, 1964 Print
    1963 Argyle
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sanilac County's rural landscape is captured here in the early sixties, showing a community organized around the Middle Branch Cass River. Genealogists and local historians can locate small settlements like Argyle and identify old schoolhouses such as Laing Sch or McBride Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1963 Map of Carsonville, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Carsonville, 1964 Print
    1963 Carsonville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Sanilac County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the rail hub of Carsonville. Researchers can trace old family footprints through numerous township sites, including Zion Cem, Baker Sch, and the local Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available

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