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1950s Maps of Oakland County, Michigan

Explore 15 historic maps of Oakland County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Oakland County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Oakland County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Oakland County, MI maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Warren, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Warren, 1953 Print
    1952 Warren
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Michigan at the dawn of the 1950s reveals a patchwork of established farms and emerging suburbs along the county line. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Warren Cem and find early schoolhouses like Colerain Sch or Burr Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Royal Oak, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Royal Oak, 1954 Print
    1952 Royal Oak
    1954 Print · USGS
    North of Detroit in the early fifties, the post-war suburban boom is in full swing across Oakland County. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Oakview Cemetery, Detroit Zoological Park, and dozens of neighborhood schools.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Pontiac North, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Pontiac North, 1954 Print
    1952 Pontiac North
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oakland County is captured here during a period of rapid suburban growth north of Detroit. Family historians can locate specific neighborhood developments near Lake Oakland or trace ancestors through Oakland Cem and Perry-Mount Park Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Northville, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Northville, 1954 Print
    1952 Northville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Novi is shown at a pivotal moment in the early fifties before the rapid growth of the Detroit suburbs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the historical layout and early road systems centered around Novi.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Highland Park, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Highland Park, 1954 Print
    1952 Highland Park
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Detroit and its northern enclave cities show a bustling urban landscape at the height of the industrial era. Trace neighborhood roots across Highland Park and Hamtramck using landmarks like Evergreen Cemetery and the City Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Utica, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Utica, 1954 Print
    1952 Utica
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan was entering a period of rapid post-war growth when this survey recorded the rural townships and growing centers of Macomb and Oakland Counties. Researchers can trace family history at sites like Disco Sch and Utica Cem, or locate landmarks such as the large Proving Grounds.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Redford, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Redford, 1954 Print
    1952 Redford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northwest of Detroit in the early fifties, the landscape was quickly transforming from rural townships into a dense suburban grid. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots and school districts at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, St Agatha Sch, and the Boys Republic campus.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Clarkston, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Clarkston, 1954 Print
    1952 Clarkston
    1954 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is seen here in the early fifties during its transition from a resort and rail destination to a suburban hub. Researchers can trace the Grand Trunk rail line through Clarkston and Waterford, locating sites like the Fish Hatchery and Sunny Vale Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Rochester, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rochester, 1954 Print
    1952 Rochester
    1954 Print · USGS
    Oakland County was undergoing a period of rapid suburbanization in the early fifties as the rural townships of Avon and Oakland began to fill in. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools and churches, including Five Points Ch, Howarth Sch, and The Haven Sanitarium.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1952 Map of Birmingham, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Birmingham, 1954 Print
    1952 Birmingham
    1954 Print · USGS
    The northern Detroit suburbs are shown here during their early 1950s growth, centering on the rail and road corridors of Oakland County. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Leonard Sch, Log Cabin Sch, and the Shrine of the Little Flower.
  31. 1952 Map of Pontiac South, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Pontiac South, 1954 Print
    1952 Pontiac South
    1954 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country in the early fifties shows a transition from rural estates to suburban neighborhoods. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots through sites like Franklin Cem, Vaughn Cem, and the Cranbrook Sch campus.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1952 Map of Walled Lake, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Walled Lake, 1954 Print
    1952 Walled Lake
    1954 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of burgeoning summer retreats and established farmsteads. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as the Richardson Cem, the North Farmington Cem, and local schools like Bassett Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Salem, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Salem, 1955 Print
    1953 Salem
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan’s rural townships are captured here in the early 1950s as small farming communities began to interface with large county institutions. Researchers can trace family sites near Salem and Brookville, or locate landmarks like Thayer Cem and the Maybury Sanitarium.
  40. 1954 Map of Detroit
    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.
  43. 1954 Map of Milford, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Milford, 1955 Print
    1954 Milford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the evolution of Milford and New Hudson before modern suburban sprawl. Researchers can trace the Huron River corridor, locate the New Hudson Airport, and find early local landmarks like Glengary and the Hickory Hill Golf Club.
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