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Old Maps of South Haven, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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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
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 2011 Map of South Haven, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of South Haven, 2011 Print
    2011 South Haven
    2011 Print · USGS
    South Haven and the Van Buren County shoreline are captured in this early 21st-century record of a thriving Great Lakes port and resort community. Researchers can trace local lineage at Lake View Cemetery or explore the harbor layout including North Pier Light and the South Haven Municipal Marina.
  37. 2011 Map of Lacota, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lacota, 2011 Print
    2011 Lacota
    2011 Print · USGS
    Coastal bluffs and inland river branches define this Michigan landscape in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local lineage through Chambers Cemetery and Stuller Cemetery or explore the settlement at Lacota and the Gingerman Raceway.
  40. 2011 Map of Covert, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Covert, 2011 Print
    2011 Covert
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Van Buren County shoreline in the early twenty-first century exhibits a blend of lakeside communities and preserved natural areas. Genealogists and researchers can locate Covert Cemetery, the Covert Post Office, and established landings at Palisades Park or Wildwood.
  43. 2014 Map of Covert, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Covert, 2014 Print
    2014 Covert
    2014 Print · USGS
    Lake Michigan's eastern shore near South Haven is captured here during the mid-2010s, showing a blend of coastal dunes and inland crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can locate family burial sites at Covert Cem and Fish Cem, or trace the development of lakeside communities like Palisades Park.
  46. 2014 Map of South Haven, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of South Haven, 2014 Print
    2014 South Haven
    2014 Print · USGS
    Coastal life in the early 2000s is captured here where the Black River flows into Lake Michigan. Genealogists and local historians can trace street layouts and find burial sites like Lake View Cem and Hebrew Cem near the waterfront.
  49. 2014 Map of Lacota, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lacota, 2014 Print
    2014 Lacota
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan coast meets the rural border of Allegan and Van Buren counties in the early 2010s. Local researchers can trace family landmarks at Lacota Cem, the settlement of Kibbie, and small airfields like Walle Field Airport.
  52. 2017 Map of Lacota, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lacota, 2017 Print
    2017 Lacota
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan coast meets the rural heartland of Van Buren County in the late 2010s, showing the conversion of old rail lines into the Kal-Haven Trail State Park. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several rural burial grounds like Lacota Cem and Chambers Cem near the historic settlements of Kibbie and Lacota.
  55. 2017 Map of South Haven, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of South Haven, 2017 Print
    2017 South Haven
    2017 Print · USGS
    Lake Michigan's eastern shore near the turn of the twenty-first century is defined by its harbor towns and coastal neighborhoods. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Kal-Haven Trail or locate family sites at Lake View Cem and Indian Grove.
  58. 2017 Map of Covert, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Covert, 2017 Print
    2017 Covert
    2017 Print · USGS
    Coastal Van Buren County in the modern era shows a landscape of lakeside retreats and quiet inland settlements. Researchers can locate family heritage sites at Covert Cem and Fish Cem or trace the shoreline from Palisades Park to Thunder Mtn.
  61. 2019 Map of Lacota, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lacota, 2019 Print
    2019 Lacota
    2019 Print · USGS
    Coastal and rural Michigan intersect near the Van Buren and Allegan county line in this recent survey. Researchers can trace historic property lines and community centers like Kibbie, Lacota, and family burial grounds including Chambers Cem.
  64. 2019 Map of Covert, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Covert, 2019 Print
    2019 Covert
    2019 Print · USGS
    Lake Michigan's eastern shore comes into focus in this late twenty-first-century survey, capturing the blend of coastal resort life and rural Michigan heritage. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint Covert Cem, the trails through Van Buren Trail State Park, and the rise of Thunder Mtn.
  67. 2019 Map of South Haven, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of South Haven, 2019 Print
    2019 South Haven
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline of South Haven is captured here in the late 2010s, showcasing its harbor and lakeside communities. Researchers can trace the development of South Haven and Miami Park, or locate family sites near Lake View Cem and Hebrew Cem.
  70. 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.
  73. 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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