Michigan county histories and atlases um library digital collections. Zoom in to view trail details, download pdf maps and more. Probably the one biggest thing that may turn off some people is that this is a more traditional county map book. Michigan elevation map the topography of an area determines the direction of stream flow and often is a primary influence on the geographic distribution of precipitation. Official map of michigan, railroad, township and sectional, prepared under the direction of the commissioner of railroads. The michigan county histories and atlases digitization project is comprised of 428 digitized titles many composed of multiple volumes published before 1923.
Michigans northwest region offers a rich blend of adventure, relaxation and breathtaking natural attractions, making it a must for your travel bucket list. While many have mined for gold in the state, very few have made a profit from their efforts. The address is assigned by the county government and the zip code by the us postal service. The michigan county atlas is the best single resource available for exploring the state of michigan and all it has to offer. Kenyon company des moines, iowa 1921 atlas and plat book of lapeer county, michigan. Use it as a teachinglearning tool, as a desk reference, or an item on your bulletin board. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. View michigan maps such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps. Within the atlases are 73,952 historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research. Northern michigan towns from traverse city to mackinac island. Michigan department of transportation mdot and its partners have created a series of multicounty regional maps showing road surface type, traffic volume ranges, pavedunpaved shared use paths with regional significance, recreational facilities, points of interest, plus other facilities and amenities which help make cycling across michigan an enjoyable tourism experience. A popular tourist destination, it is home to several small to mediumsized cities, extensive state and national forests, lakes and rivers, and.
Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. The collection offers all members of the community free keyword searching and pagebypage access to digitized reproductions of michigan county histories and atlases as a resource for. Northern michigan university northern michigan university. The easiest way to determine both township designations is to use the michigan recreational travel atlas published by universalmap. Retailers, gaylord area, petoskey area, traverse city area, county parks, huronclinton metroparks, national forest, national parks, state forest pathways. Detailed land and property information in michigan. Northern lower michigan also has several mushroom festivals including the mesick mushroom festival which includes a flea market, craft show, biggest morel contest and variety of other activities and events.
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Coltons 1856 map of lake superior and the northern part of michigan. The highly detailed county maps in these books show roads ranging from federal interstate highways to primitive roads, including some. Other tables and detailed maps for all of michigans public campgrounds with information on amenities are also included for state parks, county parks, state forests. Editors frequently monitor and verify these resources on a routine basis. A new interactive map gis is now available for statedesignated motorized trails. Each of these 7 regional fishing map guide books plus a best michigan lakes guide includes color contour lake maps, area road maps, stocking and survey data, fishing tips and marked fishing spots. Order now and receive the new interactive ebook absolutely free. Dont miss the most beautiful place in america, also known as sleeping bear sand dunes national lakeshore. You precisely center your map anywhere in the us, choose your print scale for zoomedin treetop views, or panoramic views of entire cities. Find michigan topo maps and topographic map data by clicking on the interactive map or searching for maps by place name and feature type.
Others are rare antique maps, part of the collection by an exclusive arrangement with the. Atlases of the united states, 4583 includes indexes, brief history of wells county, and brief biographies of early wells county residents. County map books of michigan from marketmaps are detailed and portable. Books are updated throughout the year and printed ondemand to ensure the most uptodate trail information is included. Still, placer gold can be found in allegan, antrim, charlevoix, emmet, grand traverse, ionia, kalkaska, kent, leelanau, manistee, marquette, montcalm, newaygo, oakland. However, many more land ownership maps were published in 1876 for michigans centennial. You will find parcel maps, land usecovernatl resources maps, soil survey maps, census maps, and sensitive area maps. The map above is a landsat satellite image of michigan with county boundaries superimposed. Stealing buddhas dinner by bich minh nguyen, detroits holy cross cemetery by elaine walters raymo, detroit city is the place. Michigan plat map property lines, land ownership acrevalue.
Order form pdf for postal orders now available fill it out on your. Every map in the state of michigan is printable in full color topos. Northern michigan beaches, outdoor concerts, art fairs, championship golf, fresh pick orchards and incomparable water sports in the summer. If you know the county in michigan where the topographical feature is located, then click on the county in the list above. With coastal towns all along lake michigan and the surrounding areas, northern michigan is routinely identified as some of best value in the country for home and vacant lot investments.
Northern michigan university, located in marquette, michigan, is a dynamic fouryear, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its awardwinning leadership programs, cuttingedge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern michigan towns from traverse city to mackinac island, including petoskey, harbor springs, glen arbor, frankfort with restaurants, events, hotels. Michigan county history and atlases, digitized database, including powers, perry f. A map of michigan counties with county seats and a satellite image of michigan with. Old historical city, county and state maps of michigan map geeks. If you need help with the map interface, click here. Any map user expects greater detail on a county map, and will generally find much additional information such as all rivers, streams, creeks and lakes, as well as. We have a more detailed satellite image of michigan without county boundaries. It is a very easy, yet scenic ride through the forest and you end up at glen haven where there is a beach on lake michigan, the cannery museum, a general store, and blacksmith demonstrations.
Michigan history told in rich detail in books published by arcadia publishing. In addition to epic sand dunes, the park features forests, historical. This 224page resource has been 30 years in the making and is the only atlas that covers each michigan county as an individual entity. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. When you click on a link, the map will appear in a new browser window. Large detailed map of michigan with cities and towns click to see large. The state of michigan collection contains 1,389 atlases spanning 311 years of growth and development 1696 through 2007. For more information on whether your property falls within a special flood hazard area sfha, please contact susan conradson of the michigan department of environmental quality at 231. Michigan alloutdoors atlases sportsmans connection. This online map is not the official flood plain map and is not meant to provide a final determination as to whether your property is or is not in a flood plain. Old historical city, county and state maps of michigan. Michigan topo topographic maps, aerial photos, and topo. The michigan county atlas is the best single resource available for exploring the state of michigan and all.
Historical maps of michigan are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. Northern michigan guide, traverse city to mackinac island. Census bureau, census 2000 legend canada international maine state adams county shoreline note. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Containing outline map of the county, plats of all the townships with owners names, cities and towns, michigan state map showing automobile roads, map of the united states and map of the world. The name of the political township will be different from the survey township. Michigan department of transportation mdots main maps category. County map books of michigan are easy to use and read.
The secret to morel mushroom hunting in michigan michigan. Learn more about historical facts of michigan counties. Charlevoix is a yearround lifetimes vacation community. Antrim county makes no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the mapped. Census information, with miles of line by county, at left margin of map. Michigan county map guide by michael soczek editor 5. Click the map or the button above to print a colorful copy of our michigan county map. Other tables and detailed maps for all of michigan s public campgrounds with information on amenities are also included for state parks, county parks, state forests. The 10 best michigan hiking trails with photos tripadvisor. Map of michigan state parks, michigan state forest campgrounds, michigan county parks. View and order mdot road and trail biking maps michigan. Houghton lake, indian lake, lake erie, lake gogebic, lake huron, lake michigan, lake superior, manistique lake and mullet lake. On november 21, 1912, the schooner rouse simmons set sail from a small northern michigan town across lake michigan. Michigan historical maps and atlases historic map works.
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