Old Maps of Wexford County, Michigan

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  1. 1933 Map of Peacock NE
    1933 Map of Peacock NE
    1933 Peacock NE
    1933 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's forest and river country is captured here during the early 1930s as modern highways and power lines first cut through the woods. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Choker Cem and trace the footprints of the Hoxeyville Sch and Town Hall.

  2. 1933 Map of Luther NW
    1933 Map of Luther NW
    1933 Luther NW
    1933 Print · USGS
    In the 1930s, the Pine River valley in Wexford County was a landscape of small crossroads and rural schools. Genealogists can trace the rural landscape of Hoxeyville, locating the Clay Hill Ch, the Banker Sch, and the riverside bends of the Pine River.

  3. 1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Traverse City, 1965 Print
    1954 Traverse City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s vast lakeshores and timberlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail connections like the Detroit and Mackinac RR or find old communities such as Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids, and Prudenville.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Fife Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Fife Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Fife Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan's glacial landscape is captured in the mid-1950s, showing a region of dense state forests and fishing lakes. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Walton Junction, the Fife Lake Lookout Tower, and small rural centers like South Boardman.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Kingsley, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Kingsley, 1958 Print
    1956 Kingsley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse County at mid-century shows a landscape of developing recreation and fading rural school districts near the shores of the bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from rail-town life in Kingsley to remote forest outposts like Summit City and Buckley.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Mesick, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Mesick, 1958 Print
    1956 Mesick
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, this area of Wexford County was a landscape of dense state and national forests tied together by the Ann Arbor RR. Researchers can locate old community hubs like Sherman and Meauwataka, along with several abandoned schools and the Briar Hill Ski Jump.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Thompsonville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Thompsonville, 1958 Print
    1956 Thompsonville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's lake country thrived around mid-century rail hubs and cultural sites. You can trace the ANN ARBOR rail line through Thompsonville or locate the National Music Camp near Interlochen.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Cadillac North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Cadillac North, 1958 Print
    1956 Cadillac North
    1958 Print · USGS
    The woodlands north of Cadillac were a hub of rail activity and rural settlement in the mid-fifties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country sites like Liberty Cem, Pleasant Lake Chapel, and the vanished lumbering era remnants near Jennings.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Cadillac South, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Cadillac South, 1958 Print
    1957 Cadillac South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Osceola and Wexford Counties are shown in the late fifties as a landscape of dense state forests and quiet rail towns. Genealogists can trace family names through the Maple Hill Cem and Richland Cem, or locate long-gone sites like the Sherman Sch and Mineral Springs Oil Field.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Copemish, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Copemish, 1958 Print
    1957 Copemish
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northwest Michigan in the late fifties was a landscape of deep forests and river-driven power. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Copemish or locate family plots at Marilla Cem and the Harlan Cem near the Hodenpyle Dam.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Luther, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Luther, 1958 Print
    1957 Luther
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Lake County timberlands and rural crossroads are captured here in the late fifties as small villages thrived amidst the state and national forests. Researchers can trace family roots at Banker Cem and North Park Cem, or locate landmarks like Clay Hill Ch and Luther.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Wellston, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Wellston, 1958 Print
    1957 Wellston
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Manistee forestlands come to life in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by timber history and glacial lakes. Trace the Old Grade Railroad or locate local landmarks like Honeyville Sch, Stronach Dam, and the Irons Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Map of Traverse City
    1958 Traverse City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Lower Michigan was a landscape of vast state forests and burgeoning lakeside retreats in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Ann Arbor RR and find established settlements from Elk Rapids to Houghton Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1976 Map of Wellston NE
    1976 Map of Wellston NE
    1976 Wellston NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan's rural landscape is captured during the mid-seventies in this detailed orthophoto study. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Pine River and examine the specific patterns of forest and field clearings across the county.

  15. 1976 Map of Thompsonville SE
    1976 Map of Thompsonville SE
    1976 Thompsonville SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse County is seen here during the mid-seventies, captured in a detailed aerial orthophoto that reveals the precise layout of the landscape. Researchers can trace the path of the Betsie River and locate the small settlement of Karlin.

  16. 1983 Map of Cadillac, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Cadillac, 1984 Print
    1983 Cadillac
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Cadillac region in the early eighties was defined by its vast public forests and the prominent dual lakes at its center. Trace the legacies of the timber era along the Old Railroad Grade or locate old rural centers like Vogel Center and Harrietta.

  17. 1983 Map of Manton, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Manton, 1984 Print
    1983 Manton
    1984 Print · USGS
    Manton and its surrounding forests are captured here in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape defined by timberlands and small-town Michigan life. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Liberty Cem, trace the Michigan Northern rail line, or find old rural schoolhouses such as Carpenter Sch.

  18. 1983 Map of Buckley, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Buckley, 1984 Print
    1983 Buckley
    1984 Print · USGS
    Wexford and Grand Traverse counties meet in this early 1980s landscape of timber and small-town settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural layout of Buckley and Monroe Center, or locate family sites near St Marys Cem and the Red School.

  19. 1983 Map of Cadillac North, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Cadillac North, 1984 Print
    1983 Cadillac North
    1984 Print · USGS
    Wexford County in the early eighties shows the northward expansion of Cadillac between Lake Mitchell and the Pere Marquette State Forest. Trace the path of the Michigan Northern rail and find local landmarks like Missaukee Junction and the Fairground.

  20. 1983 Map of Cadillac South, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Cadillac South, 1984 Print
    1983 Cadillac South
    1984 Print · USGS
    Cadillac and its southern lakefront are captured in the early 1980s as the city and forest lands meet. Genealogists can locate family names at Mt Carmel Cem and Hobart Cem or trace the early paths of the Northern railroad and Pine River.

  21. 1983 Map of Traverse City, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Traverse City, 1984 Print
    1983 Traverse City
    1984 Print · USGS
    Traverse City and the surrounding bay country are captured in the early eighties as the region balanced its timber heritage with growing conservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail lines of the Ann Arbor RR through settlements like Kingsley and Fife Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1983 Map of Jennings, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Jennings, 1984 Print
    1983 Jennings
    1984 Print · USGS
    Jennings and the surrounding state forest are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a region defined by its numerous lakes and timber heritage. Genealogists can locate both the Old Jennings Cem and New Jennings Cem, while history buffs can trace the path of the Lake City Railway.

  23. 1983 Map of Lucas, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lucas, 1984 Print
    1983 Lucas
    1984 Print · USGS
    Missaukee and Wexford counties are captured in the early eighties as a network of rural townships centered on the village of Lucas. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Richland Cem, the Lucas-McBain Sch, and the Michigan Northern railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1983 Map of Karlin, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Karlin, 1984 Print
    1983 Karlin
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s forest and lake country is captured here during the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of four counties. You can trace family history at Karlin or locate rural landmarks like the De Lorme Cem, Grant Ch, and Pavlovic Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1983 Map of Kingsley, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Kingsley, 1984 Print
    1983 Kingsley
    1984 Print · USGS
    Grand Traverse County in the early eighties shows a landscape of rural townships and state forest land. Genealogists can locate family sites near Evergreen Cem, trace the Michigan Northern Railroad, or find the local Gleaner Hall.

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