Old Maps of Frenchtown Charter Township, Michigan

1. 1906 Map of Romulus

   

   1906 Romulus

   1906 Print · USGS

   Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the winding Huron River and a dense network of competing steam and electric railways. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops in settlements like New Boston, Waltz, and the early crossroads at Carleton.

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4. 1912 Map of Monroe

   

   1912 Monroe

   1912 Print · USGS

   Monroe County before the First World War was a landscape defined by its strategic lakefront positioning and a massive concentration of competing railroads. Genealogists can trace the early footprints of Monroe, Brest P.O., and Erie while following local landmarks like Sandy Creek and Plum Creek.

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7. 1914 Map of Monroe, 1928 Print

   

   1914 Monroe

   1928 Print · USGS

   Coastal Michigan between Detroit and Toledo is shown here in the early twentieth century as a bustling hub of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of six different railroads through Monroe and locate the old Brest Post Office near Point Aux Peaux.

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10. 1927 Map of Monroe

    

    1927 Monroe

    1927 Print · USGS

    Monroe and the surrounding Lake Erie shoreline are shown here during the late 1930s as a thriving industrial and rail corridor. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Monroe Co Cem, Strasburg Sch, and the notable Monroe Co Infirmary.

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13. 1928 Map of Romulus

    

    1928 Romulus

    1928 Print · USGS

    Southeast Michigan at the height of its rail-and-river era shows a dense network of transit lines and river towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like French Landing, Waltz, and South Rockwood or follow the path of the Pere Marquette RR.

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16. 1936 Map of Stony Point

    

    1936 Stony Point

    1936 Print · USGS

    Monroe County’s Lake Erie shoreline was a burgeoning corridor of summer beaches and rail transport in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named schools like Loranger Sch and Masserant Sch, or locate the historic St Charles Cem near Oldport.

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19. 1936 Map of Flat Rock

    

    1936 Flat Rock

    1936 Print · USGS

    Southeast Michigan's riverfront and rail corridors are captured here in the mid-1930s as industrial yards and rural townships began to interface. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks including Ash Center Cem, Maple Grove Sch, and the unique settlement at Scrabble.

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22. 1936 Map of Carleton

    

    1936 Carleton

    1936 Print · USGS

    Southeast Michigan farm country is captured here during the mid-thirties, showing the rural landscape surrounding the village of Carleton. Researchers can trace old family schoolhouses like Long Bridge Sch and early church sites including St Johns Ch along the Pere Marquette line.

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25. 1942 Map of Flat Rock

    

    1942 Flat Rock

    1942 Print · USGS

    The Detroit-Toledo corridor comes into focus just before the mid-century, where the Huron River meets a network of major railroads and early highways. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses like Bancroft Sch and Peters Sch, or locate family plots within Riverside Cem and Oakwood Cem.

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28. 1942 Map of Stony Point

    

    1942 Stony Point

    1942 Print · USGS

    Monroe County's Lake Erie shoreline was a thriving mix of coastal resorts and rail infrastructure in the 1940s. Researchers can trace family sites at St. Charles Cem, explore coastal developments like Woodland Beach, or locate rural landmarks like Scrabble Hollow Sch.

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31. 1942 Map of Monroe

    

    1942 Monroe

    1942 Print · USGS

    Monroe and its riverfront townships are shown here in the early 1940s, revealing a busy rail corridor and the city's growth. Genealogists can trace family sites like Sandy Creek Cem, St Marys Academy, and the County Infirmary.

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34. 1942 Map of Estral Beach

    

    1942 Estral Beach

    1942 Print · USGS

    The Monroe County shoreline comes into focus during the early 1940s, highlighting the coastal community at Estral Beach and its relationship with the lake. Genealogists and historians can trace local development in Berlin township along Langton Creek and Port Sunlight Rd.

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37. 1942 Map of Carleton

    

    1942 Carleton

    1942 Print · USGS

    Monroe and Wayne counties come into focus during the early 1940s, showing a landscape shaped by rail-line junctions and agricultural drains. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Felt Cem, St Patricks Cem, and local schoolhouses like Willow Sch or Long Bridge Sch.

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40. 1952 Map of Estral Beach, 1953 Print

    

    1952 Estral Beach

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Lake Erie shoreline in Monroe County was a mix of quiet beach communities and coastal wetlands during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Estral Beach and locate landmarks like the Submerged Wreck and Swan Creek.

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43. 1952 Map of Stony Point, 1953 Print

    

    1952 Stony Point

    1953 Print · USGS

    The western shores of Lake Erie show a bustling post-war era of beachside communities and industrial expansion near Monroe. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Woodland Beach, the grounds of Sterling State Park, and rural sites like Old St Charles Cem.

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46. 1952 Map of Flat Rock, 1953 Print

    

    1952 Flat Rock

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Huron River valley in the early fifties shows a landscape of busy rail corridors and small-town growth. Trace family roots and local history through Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery, the Flat Rock Yard, and rural landmarks like Evergreen Cem.

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49. 1952 Map of Carleton, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Carleton

    1954 Print · USGS

    The crossroads of Wayne and Monroe Counties are captured here during a period of post-war rural transition. Researchers can trace family homesteads near landmarks like Felt Cem, the McGowan Sch, or the rail junction at Carleton.

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52. 1952 Map of Monroe, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Monroe

    1954 Print · USGS

    Monroe and its surrounding townships thrive in the early fifties as a hub of Lake Erie commerce and industry. Researchers can trace the layout of family neighborhoods and local landmarks like St Marys Academy, Tamarack, and the Custer Airport.

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55. 1954 Map of Detroit

    

    1954 Detroit

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Detroit metro and its Ontario neighbors are shown at the height of the mid-century industrial era, just as the suburbs were rapidly expanding. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Wabash Railroad or locate landmarks like Grosse Ile and Selfridge Air Force Base.

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58. 1956 Map of Toledo, 1968 Print

    

    1956 Toledo

    1968 Print · USGS

    Northwest Ohio and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown in detail during the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of heavy industry, railroads, and island communities. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Chesapeake & Ohio RR or locate landmarks such as the Erie Proving Ground and Kelleys Island.

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61. 1961 Map of Toledo

    

    1961 Toledo

    1961 Print · USGS

    The western basin of Lake Erie and the industrial heart of Northern Ohio are captured here during the post-war era. Researchers can trace historical rail lines like the New York Central or locate landmarks like the Erie Ordnance Depot and Pelee Island.

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64. 1961 Map of Detroit, 1973 Print

    

    1961 Detroit

    1973 Print · USGS

    The international border between Michigan and Ontario was a bustling industrial corridor in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the transit networks and riverfront infrastructure connecting Detroit to Windsor via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and major air hubs like Willow Run Airport.

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67. 1965 Map of Detroit

    

    1965 Detroit

    1965 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor between Michigan and Ontario is captured here at mid-century, showing the dense rail and river networks of the Great Lakes. Local historians can trace the paths of the Grand Trunk Western RR and locate key landmarks like Selfridge Air Force Base and Grosse Ile.

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70. 1967 Map of Estral Beach, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Estral Beach

    1969 Print · USGS

    The western shores of Lake Erie come into focus in the late 1960s, showing the intersection of coastal marshlands and international shipping lanes. Trace the development of Estral Beach or locate early family holdings near Langton and the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area.

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73. 1967 Map of Monroe, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Monroe

    1969 Print · USGS

    Monroe and its surrounding townships show a mix of industrial growth and rural tradition during the late sixties. Genealogists can trace family names through several burial grounds, including McIntyre Cem and Woodland Cem, while mapping the expansion of South Monroe.

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