Historic Michigan maps showcasing old maps of Michigan towns and cities

Historic Michigan Maps — Over 9000 Old Maps of Michigan Towns & Cities

If you love Michigan history, genealogy, vintage wall décor, or discovering how towns once looked over 100 years ago, this collection was built for you. We’ve added thousands of old maps of Michigan towns and cities to our growing Michigan map collection, including Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and historic bird’s-eye view maps from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Originally created to help insurance companies assess fire risk, Sanborn maps have become some of the most detailed historical records ever produced. In Michigan, these maps document early lumber towns, railroad hubs, Great Lakes ports, manufacturing centers, mining communities, and downtown business districts — all drawn with remarkable precision. They show Michigan exactly as it existed during its most important growth years.

Many visitors search specifically for an “old map of” their Michigan hometown — and these historic maps often reveal details no modern map can show, including building footprints, street names, property uses, rail lines, factories, schools, and churches.

Whether you’re researching family history, decorating your home or office, teaching local history, or looking for a meaningful hometown gift, historic Michigan map prints offer a powerful connection to the past.

Every map print is made to order and shipped from Iowa, helping keep historic map art affordable, accessible, and ready to hang — not locked away in archives or libraries.

Below are a few examples showcasing the detail, craftsmanship, and visual beauty of historic Michigan maps.

Old map of Flint, Michigan (1902) – Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
Old map of Port Austin, Michigan (1922) – Sanborn Fire Insurance Map street detail
Old map of Detroit, Michigan – Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Volume Five title page
Old map of Detroit, Michigan displayed as framed historic wall art

Browse Michigan Maps by County

Explore historic Sanborn Fire Insurance map prints from Michigan counties. Click a county below to view available town maps and vintage Michigan map reprints.

 

Perfect for Gifts, Home Décor, or Michigan History Fans

Historic Michigan map prints make thoughtful and meaningful gifts for:

  • Family historians and genealogists
  • Michigan natives and hometown pride collectors
  • Homeowners in historic houses
  • Business owners in older downtown buildings
  • Teachers and classrooms
  • Local museums and historical societies
  • Anyone who loves vintage maps or historic décor

Each map brings a piece of Michigan’s past back to life — showing how communities formed, industries grew, and neighborhoods evolved across the Great Lakes region.

Explore the Full Michigan Map Collection

Browse all available Michigan maps here:
👉 https://hometownhistorymaps.com/collections/michigan-map-collection-1

Search by town, city, or year — and rediscover the places that shaped Michigan’s history.

- Hometown History Maps Team

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