Old Maps of Manchester Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Manchester Township with 30 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 Manchester Township has changed over the decades.


Manchester Township, MI maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Manchester, 1972 Print
    1948 Map of Manchester, 1972 Print
    1948 Manchester
    1972 Print · USGS
    Manchester and the Irish Hills region are shown here just after the war, when the New York Central rail line still connected these rural townships. Genealogists can trace dozens of local schoolhouses and churches, such as Sharon Hill Sch and North Sharon Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Manchester
    1949 Map of Manchester
    1949 Manchester
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan in the late 1940s reveals a patchwork of small-town centers and lakeside retreats connected by the New York Central rail line. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local sites like Raymond Cem, Iron Creek Ch, and the McMahon Sch.
    3 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. 1980 Map of Norvell, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Norvell, 1981 Print
    1980 Norvell
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Jackson County countryside during the late seventies reveals a landscape of lakeside retreats and small-town junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Napoleon, Norvell, and rural landmarks like Long School and Maple Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1980 Map of Manchester, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Manchester, 1981 Print
    1980 Manchester
    1981 Print · USGS
    Manchester and its rural surroundings in Washtenaw County are shown here in the early eighties, centered on the Raisin River and the village core. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial sites like Oak Grove Cem and community landmarks such as Rowes Corner and Sharon Ch.

  8. 1980 Map of Tipton, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Tipton, 1981 Print
    1980 Tipton
    1981 Print · USGS
    Lenawee County and the Irish Hills region appear in the late 1970s as a landscape of glacial lakes and quiet crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family cemeteries like Franklin Cem and trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade near Tipton.

  9. 1980 Map of Onsted, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Onsted, 1981 Print
    1980 Onsted
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Irish Hills region in the early eighties was a bustling hub of lakefront recreation and automotive racing. Genealogists and local historians can locate Maple Shade Cem, the landmark St Joseph Shrine, and old routes through Brooklyn and Onsted.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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.

  11. 2011 Map of Tipton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Tipton, 2011 Print
    2011 Tipton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Tipton and Manchester Township are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a transition from rural agriculture to lakeside recreation. Researchers can trace local history through family sites like Franklin Cemetery or explore landmarks such as the Manchester Speedway and Iron Mill Pond.

  12. 2011 Map of Norvell, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Norvell, 2011 Print
    2011 Norvell
    2011 Print · USGS
    The glacial lakes and river valleys of Jackson County appear here during a period of steady residential and recreational growth. Researchers can trace family history at Grass Lake Cemetery or locate old community hubs like the Norvell Post Office and Wolf Lake Airport.

  13. 2011 Map of Manchester, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Manchester, 2011 Print
    2011 Manchester
    2011 Print · USGS
    Manchester and its surrounding rural townships are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the area maintains its agricultural roots. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Raymond Cemetery or explore the river-side legacy of Sharon Hollow and the River Raisin.

  14. 2011 Map of Onsted, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Onsted, 2011 Print
    2011 Onsted
    2011 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan lake country is on full display here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by seasonal camps and growing residential clusters. Researchers can trace family plots at Brooklyn Cemetery or locate landmarks like the Michigan International Speedway and Onsted Post Office.

  15. 2014 Map of Tipton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Tipton, 2014 Print
    2014 Tipton
    2014 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, this corner of Michigan remains a patchwork of family farms and glacial kettle lakes. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, such as Franklin Cem and Mills Cem, near the lakeside community of Evans Lake.

  16. 2014 Map of Onsted, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Onsted, 2014 Print
    2014 Onsted
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Irish Hills region in the early twenty-first century shows a landscape of dense lake clusters and rural crossroads. Local historians can trace family plots at Maple Shade Cem or explore the settlement patterns around Onsted, Springville, and Vineyard Lake.

  17. 2014 Map of Manchester, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Manchester, 2014 Print
    2014 Manchester
    2014 Print · USGS
    Manchester and its surrounding townships are documented in the early twenty-first century as the River Raisin winds through the village center. Genealogists can locate numerous burial grounds across the rural landscape, including Sharon Township Cem and Oak Grove Cem.

  18. 2014 Map of Norvell, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Norvell, 2014 Print
    2014 Norvell
    2014 Print · USGS
    The lake-strewn landscape of Jackson County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural communities of Norvell and Napoleon. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Ray Cem and trace the course of the River Raisin.

  19. 2017 Map of Onsted, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Onsted, 2017 Print
    2017 Onsted
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Irish Hills region comes into focus during the mid-2010s, showcasing a dense network of lakeside communities and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace local lineage through Brooklyn Cem and Springville Cem or explore the development of The Heights and Oak Shade Park.

  20. 2017 Map of Norvell, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Norvell, 2017 Print
    2017 Norvell
    2017 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's lake-rich landscape is captured in the late twenty-teens, showing the established communities of Napoleon and Norvell. Researchers can trace local lineage through several burial sites like Roman Orthodox Cem and Ray Cem or locate the Wolf Lake Airport.

  21. 2017 Map of Manchester, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Manchester, 2017 Print
    2017 Manchester
    2017 Print · USGS
    Manchester and its surrounding townships are shown here in the 2010s, capturing a landscape defined by the winding River Raisin. Family historians can trace local roots through several landmarks like Sharon Hollow, Oak Grove Cem, and Sharon Township Cem.

  22. 2017 Map of Tipton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Tipton, 2017 Print
    2017 Tipton
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Michigan lake country at the Washtenaw and Lenawee county line comes into focus in this late twenty-first-century survey. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural burial sites like Reynolds Corners Cem and Franklin Cem near the community of Tipton.

  23. 2019 Map of Onsted, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Onsted, 2019 Print
    2019 Onsted
    2019 Print · USGS
    The lake country of the Jackson and Lenawee border is captured here during the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape of scattered settlements and glacial hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Highland Cem or Maple Shade Cem and explore the legacy of the Irish Hills near Cambridge Junction.

  24. 2019 Map of Norvell, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Norvell, 2019 Print
    2019 Norvell
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Jackson and Washtenaw county line in the late twenty-teens is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and the winding River Raisin. Local historians can trace family burial sites at Saint Marys Cem and Norvell Cem or locate the Wolf Lake Airport.

  25. 2019 Map of Tipton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Tipton, 2019 Print
    2019 Tipton
    2019 Print · USGS
    This southern Michigan borderland near Tipton is captured in the late 2010s, showcasing a landscape of dense glacial lakes and rural townships. Genealogists can trace local roots through Mills Cem, Franklin Cem, and the family-named Reynolds Corners Cem.

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