Primary Source Sets - Michiganology

Looking for primary sources to use in the classroom, but don’t have the time to do a deep dive into Michiganology? Education staff at the Michigan History Center did the hard work for you. We prepared a curated set of primary sources for an array of topics for you to use in the classroom.

Michigan Birdseye Maps (1866 - 1889)

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Help students explore their community from the past. Birdseye maps show businesses, industries, and lanscapes.

Dig into Michigan Birdseye Maps

A section of an illustrated map of Jonesville. The city is shown from a birds eye perspective. There a roads, buildings, and a train on the map.

Dig into Michigan Birdseye Maps

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