Old Maps of Almena Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Almena Township, MI maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Marcellus, 1965 Print
    1944 Map of Marcellus, 1965 Print
    1944 Marcellus
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southwest Michigan townships in Van Buren and Cass counties are documented here during the mid-1940s as a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and rail lines. Researchers can trace old rural schools like Durkee Sch, the Pere Marquette rail corridor, and family burial grounds such as Wildey Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1946 Map of Marcellus
    1946 Map of Marcellus
    1946 Marcellus
    1946 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Cass and Van Buren counties comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing a transition between railroad hubs and quiet farming hamlets. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks such as Chamberlain Cem and historic schools like Porter Center Sch or Shannon Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1946 Map of Gobles, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Gobles, 1948 Print
    1946 Gobles
    1948 Print · USGS
    Van Buren County was a landscape of small school districts and lakeside camps just after the war. You can trace the New York Central rail line through Kendall, locate the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, and find family roots at the Robinson Cem.

  4. 1948 Map of Gobles
    1948 Map of Gobles
    1948 Gobles
    1948 Print · USGS
    Van Buren County was a landscape of small farmsteads and scattered schoolhouses just after the war. Family historians can locate rural landmarks like Robinson Cem, the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, and dozens of local schools including Evergreen Sch and Almena Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of Gobles
    1949 Map of Gobles
    1949 Gobles
    1949 Print · USGS
    Van Buren and Allegan counties appear here at the end of the 1940s, a landscape defined by small-town rail stops and a dense network of country schools. Researchers can trace family sites near Robinson Cem, explore the old New York Central line through Berlamont, or locate the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 1981 Map of Gobles East, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Gobles East, 1982 Print
    1981 Gobles East
    1982 Print · USGS
    Van Buren and Kalamazoo Counties are shown in the early eighties, where a high concentration of inland lakes meets a legacy of rail and conservation. Trace the Old Railroad Grade past Mentha or locate the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1981 Map of Paw Paw, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Paw Paw, 1982 Print
    1981 Paw Paw
    1982 Print · USGS
    Paw Paw and its surrounding township are captured in the early eighties as the village expanded near the river and rail lines. Local historians can trace family roots at Prospect Hill Cemetery or locate old landmarks like the Cedar Street Sch and Maple Isle.

  11. 1981 Map of Gobles West, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Gobles West, 1982 Print
    1981 Gobles West
    1982 Print · USGS
    Van Buren County in the early eighties exhibits a landscape of glacial lakes and quiet crossroads during a period of steady rural development. Researchers can find family-named landmarks like Robinson Cem, the landing at School Section Lake, and the small aviation field at Wesler Airfield.

  12. 1981 Map of Lawton, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Lawton, 1982 Print
    1981 Lawton
    1982 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, this pocket of Van Buren County thrived on its rail-linked villages and diverse agricultural landscape. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Oak Grove Cem and Harwick Cem or locate the old Amtrak corridor and Mattawan Airpark.

  13. 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.

  14. 2011 Map of Gobles West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gobles West, 2011 Print
    2011 Gobles West
    2011 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape west of Gobles and Glendale is captured here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family history through several local burial grounds like Evergreen Cemetery or locate regional aviation sites such as Wesler Airfield.

  15. 2011 Map of Lawton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lawton, 2011 Print
    2011 Lawton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Van Buren County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the villages of Lawton and Mattawan. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous sites like Chamberlin Cemetery, the Mattawan Airpark, and the Lawton Post Office.

  16. 2011 Map of Gobles East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gobles East, 2011 Print
    2011 Gobles East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Van Buren County is shown here in the early twenty-first century, a landscape defined by its small settlements and extensive network of lakes and rivers. Genealogists and local historians can trace the areas around Kendall and Almena, or locate the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery and Kendall Cemetery.

  17. 2011 Map of Paw Paw, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Paw Paw, 2011 Print
    2011 Paw Paw
    2011 Print · USGS
    The village of Paw Paw and its surrounding lake-dotted township are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family and community landmarks, from Pioneer Cemetery and Wildey Cemetery to the shores of Maple Lake and Lake Cora.

  18. 2014 Map of Gobles East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gobles East, 2014 Print
    2014 Gobles East
    2014 Print · USGS
    Van Buren County's lake-dotted countryside is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural crossroads between Gobles and Almena. Researchers can locate family heritage sites at Almena Cem, Kendall, or the small settlement of Pine Grove.

  19. 2014 Map of Lawton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lawton, 2014 Print
    2014 Lawton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Van Buren County is shown here in the early 2010s, capturing the established villages of Lawton and Mattawan amidst a landscape of glacial lakes. Local historians can trace dozens of family landmarks and cemeteries like Bangs Cem and Harwick Cem near the E Br Paw Paw River.

  20. 2014 Map of Paw Paw, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Paw Paw, 2014 Print
    2014 Paw Paw
    2014 Print · USGS
    Paw Paw and its surrounding lakes are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the village at the junction of the river's east and south branches. Genealogists can trace family locations near several burial grounds including Threemile Cem, Wildey Cem, and Prospect Hill Cem.

  21. 2014 Map of Gobles West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gobles West, 2014 Print
    2014 Gobles West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Van Buren County is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of Gobles. Researchers can trace local heritage at Glendale Cem or Evergreen Cem and explore the complex hydrology of School Section Lake and the Paw Paw River.

  22. 2017 Map of Lawton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lawton, 2017 Print
    2017 Lawton
    2017 Print · USGS
    The villages of Lawton, Mattawan, and Paw Paw appear here in the modern era, amidst a landscape of orchards and glacial lakes. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites, including Bangs Cem and Kern Cem, or trace the course of the E Br Paw Paw River.

  23. 2017 Map of Gobles East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Gobles East, 2017 Print
    2017 Gobles East
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Van Buren and Kalamazoo county line is captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and small rural communities. Genealogists and local historians can locate Almena Cem and Kendall Cem or trace the path of the Kal-Haven Trail State Park through Pine Grove.

  24. 2017 Map of Gobles West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Gobles West, 2017 Print
    2017 Gobles West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Van Buren County's lake country is captured here in the late 2010s, showing the rural landscape around Gobles and Glendale. Genealogists and local historians can locate several regional burial sites like Austin Cem or trace the route of the Kal-Haven Trail.

  25. 2017 Map of Paw Paw, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Paw Paw, 2017 Print
    2017 Paw Paw
    2017 Print · USGS
    Paw Paw and its surrounding lake country are shown here in the late twenty-tens, centered on the confluence of the S Br Paw Paw River and Maple Lake. Family historians can locate several local burial sites including Pioneer Cem, Prospect Hill Cem, and Wildey Cem.

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