Old Maps of Porter Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Porter 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. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 1981 Map of Marcellus, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Marcellus, 1982 Print
    1981 Marcellus
    1982 Print · USGS
    Marcellus and the surrounding lake country of Cass County are captured here in the early eighties as the rail-and-road network remained central to rural life. Researchers can trace the Grand Trunk Western line, locate family plots at Bly Cem, or find old gathering spots like Harmony Chapel.

  7. 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.

  8. 1981 Map of Decatur, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Decatur, 1982 Print
    1981 Decatur
    1982 Print · USGS
    Decatur and the surrounding lake country of Van Buren and Cass Counties are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous country burial grounds and small settlements, including Lakeside Cem, Rose Hill Cem, and the village of Volinia.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 2011 Map of Decatur, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Decatur, 2011 Print
    2011 Decatur
    2011 Print · USGS
    Decatur and the surrounding rural townships are shown here in the early twenty-first century, characterized by a network of drains and small lakes. Genealogists can trace family heritage across numerous burial grounds including Lakeside Cemetery, Rose Hill Cemetery, and Crane Cemetery.

  13. 2011 Map of Marcellus, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Marcellus, 2011 Print
    2011 Marcellus
    2011 Print · USGS
    Marcellus and its surrounding lake country are shown here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of small-town civic life and seasonal recreation. Genealogists and local researchers can locate Porter Town Hall, find family plots at Bly Cemetery, or trace the winding course of the Rocky River.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 2014 Map of Decatur, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Decatur, 2014 Print
    2014 Decatur
    2014 Print · USGS
    Decatur and the surrounding farmlands of Van Buren and Cass counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural burial sites like Rose Hill Cem and Anderson Cem or locate old homesteads near Nicholsville and Volinia.

  17. 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.

  18. 2014 Map of Marcellus, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Marcellus, 2014 Print
    2014 Marcellus
    2014 Print · USGS
    The village of Marcellus stands at a four-county intersection in southern Michigan during the early 2010s. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Bly Cem, the Huyck Graves, and the sprawling shorelines of Bankson Lake and Gravel Lake.

  19. 2017 Map of Decatur, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Decatur, 2017 Print
    2017 Decatur
    2017 Print · USGS
    Decatur and the surrounding townships are documented in this recent survey of the Southwest Michigan lakelands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape from Nicholsville up to Lake of the Woods, locating historic sites like Rose Hill Cem and Crane Cem.

  20. 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.

  21. 2017 Map of Marcellus, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Marcellus, 2017 Print
    2017 Marcellus
    2017 Print · USGS
    Marcellus and its surrounding lake country are captured here at the junction of four Michigan counties. Trace family roots at the Bly Cem or explore the shorelines of Gravel Lake, Bankson Lake, and the Rocky River.

  22. 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.

  23. 2019 Map of Decatur, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Decatur, 2019 Print
    2019 Decatur
    2019 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Van Buren and Cass counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the rural character and lake-rich terrain of Southwest Michigan. Genealogists can locate family sites at Lakeside Cem, Rose Hill Cem, and South Wayne Cem.

  24. 2019 Map of Paw Paw, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Paw Paw, 2019 Print
    2019 Paw Paw
    2019 Print · USGS
    The village of Paw Paw and the surrounding township are documented here in 2019, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and established farm grids. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Pioneer Cem, Wildey Cem, and Saint Marys Cem near the Van Buren County Courthouse.

  25. 2019 Map of Lawton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lawton, 2019 Print
    2019 Lawton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Van Buren County's lake-dotted landscape is captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the established communities of Lawton and Mattawan. Researchers can trace local heritage through several burial grounds like Oak Grove Cem and Harwick Cem or locate the Mattawan Airpark.

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