Old Maps of South Haven, Michigan

Explore 26 old maps of South Haven, spanning from 1927 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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South Haven, MI maps

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  1. 1927 Map of Bangor, 1959 Print
    1927 Map of Bangor, 1959 Print
    1927 Bangor
    1959 Print · USGS
    Van Buren and Allegan counties show a landscape of thriving lakeside resorts and rail-fed farming towns in the late twenties. Trace family roots at Kibbie Chapel or the many local schools like Garden of Eden School and Arlington Center School.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1927 Map of South Haven, 1972 Print
    1927 Map of South Haven, 1972 Print
    1927 South Haven
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline of Van Buren County flourished as a resort and agricultural destination during the late twenties. You can trace the Pere Marquette rail line through South Haven and Covert, or find old schoolhouses like Law Sch and Fish Sch.

  3. 1930 Map of South Haven
    1930 Map of South Haven
    1930 South Haven
    1930 Print · USGS
    Southwest Michigan's lakeshore comes alive in this early Depression-era survey, showing the bustling port of South Haven and its surrounding resort beaches. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Fish Sch and landmarks such as the Emanuel Home and Thunder Mtn.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1931 Map of Bangor
    1931 Map of Bangor
    1931 Bangor
    1931 Print · USGS
    Coastal resorts and interior farmsteads meet in this early 1930s survey of the Michigan lakefront and the Black River basin. Researchers can trace the PERE MARQUETTE rail line through Grand Junction or locate family sites like Kibbie Chapel and Gardner of Eden Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of South Haven
    1943 Map of South Haven
    1943 South Haven
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline at South Haven was a bustling intersection of rail transport and lakeside tourism during the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace old schoolhouses like Fish Sch, the path of the Pere Marquette railroad, and established retreats at Palisades Park.

  6. 1943 Map of Bangor
    1943 Map of Bangor
    1943 Bangor
    1943 Print · USGS
    Van Buren and Allegan counties appear here during the wartime years, when the railway was still the lifeblood of rural Michigan. Genealogists can trace hundreds of farmsteads near Grand Junction, Kibbie, and historic schools like Garden Of Eden Sch.

  7. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Racine
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the late fifties was a study in contrasts between the industrial bustle of Kenosha and the quiet woods of the Allegan State Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the urban footprint of Evanston or locate strategic sites like Fort Sheridan and the Wind Point Light.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Racine
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the early sixties reveals a fascinating contrast between the dense industrial rail hubs of RACINE and CHICAGO and the forested dunes of Michigan. Local historians can trace military installations like Fort Sheridan or explore the numerous inland retreats around Paw Paw Lake and Sister Lakes.

  9. 1981 Map of Covert, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Covert, 1982 Print
    1981 Covert
    1982 Print · USGS
    Coastal Van Buren County in the early eighties shows a landscape of dunes and developing lakeside communities along the lake. Researchers can trace family sites near Fish Corners, the Chesapeake and Ohio tracks, and the Fish Cem.

  10. 1981 Map of Lacota, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Lacota, 1982 Print
    1981 Lacota
    1982 Print · USGS
    Lake Michigan's shoreline meets the rural townships of Casco and Geneva in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Stuller Cemetery or Chambers Cemetery and explore the historic crossroads of Kibbie and Lacota.

  11. 1981 Map of South Haven, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of South Haven, 1982 Print
    1981 South Haven
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline of Van Buren County comes into focus in the early 1980s, centered on the busy port of South Haven. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's growth through landmarks like the Hebrew Cemetery, the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line, and Miami Park.

  12. 2011 Map of South Haven, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of South Haven, 2011 Print
    2011 South Haven
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers South Haven, including Indian Grove, South Haven Highlands, and other nearby areas

  13. 2011 Map of Lacota, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lacota, 2011 Print
    2011 Lacota
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers South Haven, including Geneva Township, Maple Grove Corners, and other nearby areas

  14. 2011 Map of Covert, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Covert, 2011 Print
    2011 Covert
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers South Haven, including Covert, Crystal Beach, and other nearby areas

  15. 2014 Map of Covert, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Covert, 2014 Print
    2014 Covert
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers South Haven, including Covert, Crystal Beach, and other nearby areas

  16. 2014 Map of South Haven, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of South Haven, 2014 Print
    2014 South Haven
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers South Haven, including Indian Grove, South Haven Highlands, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of Lacota, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lacota, 2014 Print
    2014 Lacota
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers South Haven, including Geneva Township, Maple Grove Corners, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Lacota, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lacota, 2017 Print
    2017 Lacota
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers South Haven, including Geneva Township, Maple Grove Corners, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of South Haven, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of South Haven, 2017 Print
    2017 South Haven
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers South Haven, including Indian Grove, South Haven Highlands, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Covert, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Covert, 2017 Print
    2017 Covert
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers South Haven, including Covert, Crystal Beach, and other nearby areas

  21. 2019 Map of Lacota, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lacota, 2019 Print
    2019 Lacota
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers South Haven, including Geneva Township, Maple Grove Corners, and other nearby areas

  22. 2019 Map of Covert, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Covert, 2019 Print
    2019 Covert
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers South Haven, including Covert, Crystal Beach, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of South Haven, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of South Haven, 2019 Print
    2019 South Haven
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers South Haven, including Indian Grove, South Haven Highlands, and other nearby areas

  24. 2023 Map of Covert, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Covert, 2023 Print
    2023 Covert
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline of Van Buren County appears here during a period of modern recreation and legacy agriculture. Researchers can trace the coastal bluffs of Thunder Mountain or locate family plots at Covert Cem and the Fish Cem near the town of Covert.

  25. 2023 Map of Lacota, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Lacota, 2023 Print
    2023 Lacota
    2023 Print · USGS
    Coastal Allegan and Van Buren counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century as lakefront communities meet an inland river network. Trace local family roots at McDowell Cem and Lacota Cem, or explore the historical path of the Kal-haven Trail State Park Trl.

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