1950s Maps of Schoolcraft County, Michigan

Explore 16 historic maps of Schoolcraft County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Schoolcraft County, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Escanaba, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Escanaba, 1967 Print
    1954 Escanaba
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and Door County shorelines meet here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital maritime and timber networks of the Great Lakes. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, old fire lookouts like the Stonington Fire Tower, and island settlements such as Washington Island.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Sault Sainte Marie, 1979 Print
    1954 Map of Sault Sainte Marie, 1979 Print
    1954 Sault Sainte Marie
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Upper Peninsula and Ontario borderlands are captured here at the height of the mid-century era. Family historians can trace settlements like Grand Marais and Stalwart, while mapping the strategic grounds of Kincheloe AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Cheboygan, 1964 Print
    1955 Cheboygan
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan in the mid-fifties is a landscape of dense timber and deep water, showing the region just as the road network began to modernize. Trace family roots in lakeside towns like St Ignace and Petoskey, or follow the historic tracks of the Pennsylvania RR and New York Central RR.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Sault Sainte Marie, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Sault Sainte Marie, 1964 Print
    1956 Sault Sainte Marie
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Upper Peninsula and the Canadian border meet in this mid-sixties survey of the bustling Soo Locks region. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Soo Line and locate lakeside communities from Grand Marais to Shelldrake.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Escanaba
    1957 Map of Escanaba
    1957 Escanaba
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and Door County shorelines meet in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of timber, iron, and maritime trade. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago & North Western RR through settlements like Hermansville or locate St Vitals Church and the Potawatome Indian Reservation.

  6. 1957 Map of Sault Sainte Marie
    1957 Map of Sault Sainte Marie
    1957 Sault Sainte Marie
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula and Ontario border come alive in this mid-century portrait of the eastern Lake Superior shoreline and the vital St. Marys River corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era settlements from Newberry to Detour, while locating military landmarks like Kinross Air Force Base.

  7. 1958 Map of Escanaba
    1958 Map of Escanaba
    1958 Escanaba
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lake Michigan maritime commerce and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Escanaba and Lake Superior or locate island settlements such as Detroit Harbor and Fish Creek.

  8. 1958 Map of Cheboygan
    1958 Map of Cheboygan
    1958 Cheboygan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and the surrounding Great Lakes islands are shown here in the late fifties, during the peak of the rail-and-ferry era. Trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR and explore lakeside settlements like St James, Petoskey, and Indian River.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Sault Sainte Marie
    1958 Map of Sault Sainte Marie
    1958 Sault Sainte Marie
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern Upper Peninsula and the Canadian borderland appear here during the late fifties, a time of military growth and forest management. Researchers can locate vanished rail stops along the Soo Line, early sites like the Fiborn Quarry, and the sprawling Kinross Air Force Base.

  10. 1958 Map of Cooks, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Cooks, 1959 Print
    1958 Cooks
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula shoreline south of Manistique comes alive in the late fifties, showing a mix of timber forest and new beach settlements. Trace family sites at Cooks Cem, locate the Cooks Lookout Tower, and follow the Garden Trail through the woods.

  11. 1958 Map of Corner Lake, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Corner Lake, 1959 Print
    1958 Corner Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    In Michigan's Upper Peninsula during the late fifties, this wilderness terrain was a hub for forestry and seasonal camps within the Hiawatha National Forest. Researchers can locate the settlement of Steuben, trace the Railroad Grade, or identify isolated sites like Camp Twenty-six and the Petoskey Hunting Club.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Munising, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Munising, 1959 Print
    1958 Munising
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline near Munising is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the area's timber and transport roots. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Maple Grove Cem, the Hanely Landing Field, and the rail junction at Coalwood.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1958 Map of Shingleton, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Shingleton, 1959 Print
    1958 Shingleton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Upper Peninsula timber and rail history come alive in the late fifties across the Alger and Schoolcraft county lines. Trace old transport routes through Shingleton and Creighton, or locate logging era sites like Hartman Camp and the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Grand Portal Point, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Portal Point, 1959 Print
    1958 Grand Portal Point
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lake Superior shoreline in the late fifties reveals a wilderness of dramatic coastal features and inland lakes. Researchers can trace the drainage of the Mosquito River and locate landmarks like Chapel Rock and the Buck Hill Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Steuben, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Steuben, 1959 Print
    1958 Steuben
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the central Upper Peninsula during the late fifties, this wilderness landscape shows the intersection of conservation and industry. Trace the remote settlement of Steuben, the Hiawatha (Station), and the fire-watching height of the Steuben Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1958 Map of Marquette, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Marquette, 1968 Print
    1958 Marquette
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Upper Peninsula’s central corridor is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as mining and timber industries thrived alongside new military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Soo Line Railroad through settlements like Gwinn, Turin, and Chatham.
    2 unique versions available

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