Old Maps of Colfax Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Colfax Township, MI maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1987 Map of Mesick NE, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Mesick NE, 1988 Print
    1987 Mesick NE
    1988 Print · USGS
    Wexford County in the mid-1980s is defined by its deep forests and the winding path of the Manistee River. Outdoorsmen and local historians can trace the creek networks and forest boundaries surrounding Grassy Lakes, Twin Lakes, and Ferguson Lake.

  9. 1987 Map of Boon, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Boon, 1988 Print
    1987 Boon
    1988 Print · USGS
    Wexford County’s forest lands and glacial lakes are shown here in the late eighties, centered on the Manistee National Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural communities of Boon and Meauwataka and locate several country cemeteries.

  10. 1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Traverse City, 1990 Print
    1989 Traverse City
    1990 Print · USGS
    Northern Michigan’s lake-country and forest lands are captured in the late eighties as seasonal tourism and timber hubs expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Ann Arbor RR, the boundaries of Camp Grayling, and settlements like Elk Rapids and Manton.

  11. 2012 Map of Boon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Boon, 2012 Print
    2012 Boon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Boon and Meauwataka are documented in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural road network and community hubs of Wexford County. Researchers can pinpoint historic locations such as McNett School, the Meauwataka Cem, and the Boon post office.

  12. 2012 Map of Mesick NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mesick NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Mesick NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Manistee River valley in Wexford County was a quiet landscape of forest and creek in the early 21st century. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Soper Cem and trace the many tributaries including Silver Cr and Adams Cr.

  13. 2012 Map of Cadillac North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cadillac North, 2012 Print
    2012 Cadillac North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Cadillac and the surrounding Wexford County townships are shown here in the early 2010s as the community expanded north toward the state forest. Researchers can locate the Haring Township Cem, the Missaukee Junction area, and the shoreline developments around Lake Mitchell.

  14. 2012 Map of Manton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Manton, 2012 Print
    2012 Manton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Manton and its surrounding Wexford County townships are documented here during the early twenty-first century as the landscape transitioned between historic agriculture and modern recreation. Researchers can locate family heritage sites at Fairview Cem or trace the winding course of the Manistee River and Buttermilk Lake.

  15. 2014 Map of Cadillac North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cadillac North, 2014 Print
    2014 Cadillac North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Cadillac and the northern townships of Wexford County are captured here in the early twenty-first century as urban development meets the forest edge. Researchers can trace the city's northern growth toward Haring and locate local landmarks like the Haring Township Cem or Wexford County Airport.

  16. 2014 Map of Mesick NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mesick NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Mesick NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Wexford County's wooded river valleys are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of conservation and rural life. Researchers can locate Soper Cem and trace the paths of the N Country National Scenic Trail and the Manistee River.

  17. 2014 Map of Manton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Manton, 2014 Print
    2014 Manton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Manton and its surrounding Wexford County townships are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the region balanced forestry and small-town commerce. Researchers can locate family sites at Gilbert Lutheran Cem and Greenwood Cem or trace the path of the N Country National Scenic Trail through the Manistee National Forest.

  18. 2014 Map of Boon, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Boon, 2014 Print
    2014 Boon
    2014 Print · USGS
    Boon and Meauwataka are seen here in the early twenty-first century, a time when the Manistee National Forest shaped the county's rural character. Genealogists and historians can locate family burial sites at Meauwataka Cem and Selma Cem or trace the drainage of Brandy Cr.

  19. 2017 Map of Cadillac North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Cadillac North, 2017 Print
    2017 Cadillac North
    2017 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of Wexford County comes into focus in this modern survey of the area surrounding Cadillac and the Manistee National Forest. Trace the transition from city streets to timberland roads, finding Haring, the Wexford County Airport, and the historic Haring Township Cem.

  20. 2017 Map of Mesick NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Mesick NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Mesick NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Northwest Michigan’s wooded river country is captured here in the early 21st century, centered on the Manistee River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near the Soper Cem and the settlement of Baxter or explore the numerous small lakes like Carp Lake.

  21. 2017 Map of Boon, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Boon, 2017 Print
    2017 Boon
    2017 Print · USGS
    Boon and the surrounding northern Michigan woodlands are captured here during a period of modern forest management and rural stability. Researchers can locate several burial sites including Meauwataha Cem and Selma Cem, or trace the roads through Manistee National Forest.

  22. 2017 Map of Manton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Manton, 2017 Print
    2017 Manton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Manton and the surrounding Wexford County townships are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing a landscape of small settlements and forest. Trace local family history at Fairview Cem or Greenwood Cem, and follow the path of the Manistee River near Liberty.

  23. 2019 Map of Cadillac North, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Cadillac North, 2019 Print
    2019 Cadillac North
    2019 Print · USGS
    Wexford County at the end of the 2010s shows a landscape where city life meets the deep woods. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Cadillac near the Clam River or locate family sites at the Haring Township Cem.

  24. 2019 Map of Mesick NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mesick NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Mesick NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    Wexford County’s river valleys and dense woodlands are captured here during the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the path of the N Country National Scenic Trail or locate family sites near Baxter and the Soper Cem.

  25. 2019 Map of Manton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Manton, 2019 Print
    2019 Manton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Manton and its surrounding Wexford County woodlands are captured here at the end of the 2010s. Researchers can locate family sites at Gilbert Lutheran Cem or trace heritage routes along the Manistee River and Billings Lake.

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