Old Maps of Oakland County, Michigan for Academic Research

1. 1902 Map of South Lyon, 1954 Print

   

   1902 South Lyon

   1954 Print · USGS

   Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of thriving rail junctions and rural townships across Oakland and Washtenaw counties. Trace the early footprints of Ann Arbor and South Lyon alongside historic whistle-stops like Emery and Geddes.

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4. 1904 Map of Ann Arbor

   

   1904 Ann Arbor

   1904 Print · USGS

   Early twentieth-century Washtenaw County comes to life through its dense network of interurban electric lines and steam railroads. Researchers can trace the layout of Ann Arbor, locate the Duck Lake School, or find vanished stops along the Michigan Central R. R. and Ann Arbor R. R..

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7. 1905 Map of Wayne

   

   1905 Wayne

   1905 Print · USGS

   Western Wayne and southern Oakland counties are seen here at a pivotal moment when electric interurban railways first linked rural townships. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Northville, Plymouth, and Farmington, or locate vanished landmarks like Perrinville and the Wayne County Home.

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10. 1905 Map of Detroit

    

    1905 Detroit

    1905 Print · USGS

    Detroit and its surrounding townships are shown at a pivotal moment of expansion during the early 1900s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of early suburbs like Highland Park and Royal Oak along major transit arteries like Grand River Ave. and the numerous electric railways.

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13. 1906 Map of South Lyon

    

    1906 South Lyon

    1906 Print · USGS

    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by an intricate web of steam and electric railways. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Ann Arbor and South Lyon, or locate smaller depots like Whitmore Lake Station and Rushton.

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16. 1907 Map of Pontiac

    

    1907 Pontiac

    1907 Print · USGS

    Oakland County is captured here at a pivotal moment when early electric railways and the Grand Trunk line first connected these lake communities. Trace historic institutional landmarks like the Asylum and Military Academy alongside the Bigelow Mill.

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19. 1908 Map of Ann Arbor

    

    1908 Ann Arbor

    1908 Print · USGS

    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning through the arrival of electric rail and the growth of the Huron River valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace old family lands near Saline, Ypsilanti, and Whitmore Lake, or follow the path of the Michigan Central RR.

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22. 1908 Map of Rochester

    

    1908 Rochester

    1908 Print · USGS

    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a bustling landscape of early electric railways and rural township life. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Rochester, Birmingham, and Utica, alongside vanished landmarks like Snell School and the Stone Shop.

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25. 1909 Map of Milford

    

    1909 Milford

    1909 Print · USGS

    In the decade before the automobile era, this area of Oakland County was a patchwork of lakefront settlements and busy rail junctions. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Spring Mills or rural landmarks like the Remington Church and Kenny School.

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28. 1912 Map of Wayne

    

    1912 Wayne

    1912 Print · USGS

    Western Wayne County in the early twentieth century shows a landscape being reshaped by the first concrete roads and a dense network of electric interurban railways. Trace the early development of Livonia, Redford, and Plymouth, or locate long-standing sites like Eloise and Perrinville.

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31. 1918 Map of Detroit

    

    1918 Detroit

    1918 Print · USGS

    Detroit and its surrounding townships appear at the height of the early industrial era, captured just after the close of the Great War. Local researchers can trace the growth of the Ford Motor Co. empire near Navarre P.O. and explore the historic rail corridors of Hamtramck and Royal Oak.

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34. 1920 Map of Holly, 1964 Print

    

    1920 Holly

    1964 Print · USGS

    Oakland and Genesee counties at the height of the rail era show a landscape of interconnected small towns and lakeside settlements. Trace the legacy of early transit via the United Electric Railway or locate family landmarks like Groveland Mills and Hadley Cemetery.

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37. 1922 Map of Holly

    

    1922 Holly

    1922 Print · USGS

    Southeast of the industrial rise of Flint in the early 1920s, this region reveals a landscape of lakeside settlements and small-town village life. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Ainsworth Corners, Gravel Lake Cemetery, and dozens of rural schoolhouses including Atherton School and Howe School.

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40. 1924 Map of Detroit

    

    1924 Detroit

    1924 Print · USGS

    Detroit and its industrial satellites thrive during the peak of the automotive era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early factory footprints of Dodge Bros. or locate old neighborhood landmarks like Navarre P. O. and Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

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43. 1934 Map of Detroit

    

    1934 Detroit

    1934 Print · USGS

    The Detroit riverfront and its rising industrial suburbs are captured here during the peak of the automotive boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of the Ford Motor Co and local landmarks like Olivet Cemetery or the State Fair Grounds.

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46. 1936 Map of Warren

    

    1936 Warren

    1936 Print · USGS

    The Macomb and Oakland county line in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of small townships and early subdivisions. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local schools like Berz Sch or find historic burials at Warren Cem and Memorial Park Cem.

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49. 1936 Map of Birmingham

    

    1936 Birmingham

    1936 Print · USGS

    Oakland County was undergoing a massive suburban transformation in the mid-thirties as the Detroit metropolitan area expanded northward. Trace the early development of Birmingham and Royal Oak, and find vanished landmarks like Charing Cross Sta or the Log Cabin High Sch.

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52. 1936 Map of Wixom

    

    1936 Wixom

    1936 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake district is documented here in the mid-1930s, showing the intersection of rural agriculture and growing recreation. Trace family history at Wixom Cem or locate former landmarks like Stone Sch and the Pere Marquette rail line.

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55. 1936 Map of Highland

    

    1936 Highland

    1936 Print · USGS

    Oakland County's lake-rich landscape is captured in the mid-1930s, showing the early residential development around White Lake and the Huron River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of the White Lake Center Sch, Seven Harbors, and the historic White Lake Cem.

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58. 1936 Map of Clarkston

    

    1936 Clarkston

    1936 Print · USGS

    Oakland County during the mid-1930s shows a landscape of interconnected lakes and early suburban growth near the Clinton River. Genealogists and local historians can trace schoolhouse locations like Dublin Sch and Granger Sch, or explore the rail-era infrastructure of the Grand Trunk Western.

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61. 1936 Map of Rochester

    

    1936 Rochester

    1936 Print · USGS

    Oakland County was witnessing a surge in residential planning during the mid-1930s as new subdivisions began to fill the space between established towns. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural schoolhouses like Ross Sch and Hamlin Sch, or explore the early footprints of the Dodge Subdivision and Rochester.

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64. 1936 Map of Washington

    

    1936 Washington

    1936 Print · USGS

    Macomb County townships were transitioning from rural agriculture to automotive industry in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Packard Proving Grounds, Ferry Morse Seed Co Farms, and old burial sites like Washington Cem.

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67. 1936 Map of Redford

    

    1936 Redford

    1936 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Detroit suburbs emerge from farm tracts during the mid-1930s, showing early neighborhoods and grid-road expansion. Genealogists can find numerous burial grounds like Grand Lawn Cem and landmarks such as Bell Br Community Ch and the Redford Post Office.

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70. 1936 Map of Highland Park

    

    1936 Highland Park

    1936 Print · USGS

    Greater Detroit and the enclaves of Highland Park and Hamtramck are captured here in the mid-1930s as urban growth pushes north. Researchers can pinpoint early neighborhoods, local schools like Henry Ford Sch, and the grounds of the Michigan State Fair.

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73. 1936 Map of Salem

    

    1936 Salem

    1936 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Wayne County and southern Oakland County are captured in the mid-1930s before postwar suburbanization. Genealogists and local researchers can trace old family section lines and find landmark institutions like the Maybury Sanitarium and West Novi Sch.

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