Old Maps of Dayton, Wells Township for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Dayton. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Dayton.


Dayton, Wells Township 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. 1963 Map of East Dayton, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of East Dayton, 1964 Print
    1963 East Dayton
    1964 Print · USGS
    Tuscola County is shown in the early sixties as a mosaic of managed game areas and productive farmland. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through landmarks like Bethel Ch, Frankfort Sch, and the quiet crossroads of East Dayton.

  4. 1984 Map of Flint, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Flint, 1985 Print
    1984 Flint
    1985 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Flint and Saginaw is captured here during the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of growing suburbs and preserved wildlands. Researchers can trace the Grand Trunk Western RR or locate local landmarks like St Johns Ch and Flint Memorial Park Cem.

  5. 1990 Map of Flint, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Flint, 1991 Print
    1990 Flint
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Flint and Saginaw corridors are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by heavy industry and rural expanses. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Penn Central RR, visit Flint Memorial Park Cem, or explore the limits of Zilwaukee.

  6. 2011 Map of East Dayton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of East Dayton, 2011 Print
    2011 East Dayton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Dayton, including Ellington Township, Daytona Branch, and other nearby areas

  7. 2014 Map of East Dayton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of East Dayton, 2014 Print
    2014 East Dayton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Dayton, including Ellington Township, Daytona Branch, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of East Dayton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of East Dayton, 2017 Print
    2017 East Dayton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Dayton, including Ellington Township, Daytona Branch, and other nearby areas

  9. 2019 Map of East Dayton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of East Dayton, 2019 Print
    2019 East Dayton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Dayton, including Ellington Township, Daytona Branch, and other nearby areas

  10. 2023 Map of East Dayton, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of East Dayton, 2023 Print
    2023 East Dayton
    2023 Print · USGS
    Tuscola County's agricultural heartland is captured in this recent survey, showcasing the enduring rural character of the Thumb region. Researchers can locate family burial sites at East Dayton Cem and North Wells Cem or trace the complex drainage networks of Sucker Creek and Daytona Branch.

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