Old Maps of Dexter Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Dexter Township with 27 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Dexter Township has changed over the decades.


Dexter Township, MI maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Dexter, 1962 Print
    1902 Map of Dexter, 1962 Print
    1902 Dexter
    1962 Print · USGS
    Washtenaw and Livingston counties are captured here at the start of the 1900s, as a dense network of steam and electric railroads connected riverside mill towns. Researchers can trace the vanished industrial sites at Hudson Mills, the rail junctions at Lakeland, and the early layout of Pinckney.

  2. 1904 Map of Ann Arbor
    1904 Map of Ann Arbor
    1904 Ann Arbor
    1904 Print · USGS
    Early twentieth-century Washtenaw County comes to life through its dense network of interurban electric lines and steam railroads. Researchers can trace the layout of Ann Arbor, locate the Duck Lake School, or find vanished stops along the Michigan Central R. R. and Ann Arbor R. R..
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1906 Map of Dexter
    1906 Map of Dexter
    1906 Dexter
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by riverside mills and a dense network of glacial lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail corridors through Dexter, the mill sites at Delhi Mills, and the small villages of Pinckney and Pettysville.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1908 Map of Ann Arbor
    1908 Map of Ann Arbor
    1908 Ann Arbor
    1908 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning through the arrival of electric rail and the growth of the Huron River valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace old family lands near Saline, Ypsilanti, and Whitmore Lake, or follow the path of the Michigan Central RR.

  5. 1919 Map of Stockbridge, 1958 Print
    1919 Map of Stockbridge, 1958 Print
    1919 Stockbridge
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Michigan at the end of the Great War is a landscape of rural school districts and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of country schools like Stilson School, family-named landmarks such as Sackrider Hill, and the rail junction at Bullis Crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1922 Map of Stockbridge
    1922 Map of Stockbridge
    1922 Stockbridge
    1922 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Michigan at the start of the twenties is a land of rail-connected hamlets and countless country schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Stockbridge and Unadilla, or locate rural landmarks like Strobel School and Sylvan Sta.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1942 Map of Stockbridge, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Stockbridge, 1943 Print
    1942 Stockbridge
    1943 Print · USGS
    South-central Michigan during the early Forties is revealed here as a landscape of interconnected rail towns and scattered country schoolhouses. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Livermore School, Mausbach School, and the remote Bullis Crossing Cem near the Grand Trunk line.

  8. 1954 Map of Detroit
    1954 Map of Detroit
    1954 Detroit
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Detroit metro and its Ontario neighbors are shown at the height of the mid-century industrial era, just as the suburbs were rapidly expanding. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Wabash Railroad or locate landmarks like Grosse Ile and Selfridge Air Force Base.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1961 Map of Detroit, 1973 Print
    1961 Map of Detroit, 1973 Print
    1961 Detroit
    1973 Print · USGS
    The international border between Michigan and Ontario was a bustling industrial corridor in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the transit networks and riverfront infrastructure connecting Detroit to Windsor via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and major air hubs like Willow Run Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 1964 Map of Dexter, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Dexter, 1966 Print
    1964 Dexter
    1966 Print · USGS
    Washtenaw County during the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the New York Central railroad and the winding Huron River. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural footprints at Lima Center, Jerusalem, and family sites like Parker Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1965 Map of Detroit
    1965 Map of Detroit
    1965 Detroit
    1965 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Michigan and Ontario is captured here at mid-century, showing the dense rail and river networks of the Great Lakes. Local historians can trace the paths of the Grand Trunk Western RR and locate key landmarks like Selfridge Air Force Base and Grosse Ile.

  15. 1965 Map of Pinckney, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Pinckney, 1967 Print
    1965 Pinckney
    1967 Print · USGS
    The lake-rich landscape of Livingston and Washtenaw counties is captured here in the mid-sixties, centered on the village of Pinckney. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Placeway Cem, the rural settlement of Hell, and the scientific facilities atop Peach Mountain.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1973 Map of Chelsea, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Chelsea, 1977 Print
    1973 Chelsea
    1977 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Washtenaw County comes alive in this survey of the lake-studded terrain surrounding Chelsea. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Mount Olivet Cem, locate the Sylvan Center crossroads, or follow the Penn Central rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1973 Map of Gregory, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Gregory, 1977 Print
    1973 Gregory
    1977 Print · USGS
    Livingston County lake country is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of summer camps and small settlements. Researchers can trace family history at Unadilla Cem, locate the Richmond Airport, or follow the Old RR Grade through the township.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1983 Map of Jackson, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Jackson, 1984 Print
    1983 Jackson
    1984 Print · USGS
    Jackson and the surrounding lake country are shown in the early eighties as a hub of rail transit and outdoor recreation. Local historians can trace institutional footprints like the State Prison Farm or explore the landscape of Minards Mill and Olivet College.

  19. 1985 Map of Detroit
    1985 Map of Detroit
    1985 Detroit
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by industrial power and suburban reach from the Detroit River to the Huron Valley. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Conrail, explore the grounds of the University of Michigan, and locate numerous sites like Mt Olivet Cem.

  20. 1989 Map of Detroit, 1991 Print
    1989 Map of Detroit, 1991 Print
    1989 Detroit
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan and across the river into Ontario reached a point of peak metropolitan density at the end of the 1980s. Local researchers can trace the footprint of the University of Michigan campus, the industrial waterfronts of Wyandotte, and the extensive grounds of Glen Eden Cem.

  21. 1996 Map of Gregory, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Gregory, 1999 Print
    1996 Gregory
    1999 Print · USGS
    The rural townships of Livingston and Washtenaw counties appear here in the mid-1990s, defined by glacial lakes and public recreation lands. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Unadilla Cem, the path of the Old RR Grade, and the quiet hamlets of Gregory and Anderson.

  22. 1996 Map of Dexter, 2000 Print
    1996 Map of Dexter, 2000 Print
    1996 Dexter
    2000 Print · USGS
    The village of Dexter and the surrounding townships of Lima and Webster are shown in the late nineties as a blend of riverfront parkland and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through several documented burial grounds like St Joseph Cem, Lima Cem, and Parker Cem.

  23. 1996 Map of Pinckney, 2000 Print
    1996 Map of Pinckney, 2000 Print
    1996 Pinckney
    2000 Print · USGS
    Livingston and Washtenaw counties meet here in the late twentieth century, centered on the village of Pinckney and the surrounding glacial lake district. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks along Territorial Road and locate rural sites like Hudson Cem and the settlement of Dover.

  24. 2023 Map of Chelsea, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Chelsea, 2023 Print
    2023 Chelsea
    2023 Print · USGS
    Washtenaw County near the Waterloo state lands comes into focus in this recent survey. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds including Maple Grove Cem and Vermont Cem, alongside settlements like Sylvan Center and Chelsea.

  25. 2023 Map of Gregory, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Gregory, 2023 Print
    2023 Gregory
    2023 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Livingston and Washtenaw counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of deep-rooted settlements and glacial lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Plainfield Village Cem and Unadilla Cem, or locate the hamlets of Williamsville and Anderson.

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