Old Maps of Auburn Hills, Michigan for Metal Detecting

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Auburn Hills, MI maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Pontiac
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1908 Map of Rochester
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1936 Map of Birmingham
    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.

  4. 1936 Map of Rochester
    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.

  5. 1936 Map of Pontiac North
    1936 Map of Pontiac North
    1936 Pontiac North
    1936 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oakland County is captured here at the cusp of modern suburbanization, where traditional townships meet the growing industrial city. Genealogists can locate family names and sites like Clintonville, Perry Mount Park Cem, and many local schools including Hallstead Sch.

  6. 1943 Map of Pontiac North
    1943 Map of Pontiac North
    1943 Pontiac North
    1943 Print · USGS
    Oakland County was experiencing rapid suburbanization in the early 1940s, with growing neighborhoods bridging the gap between its major lakes and the city center. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous schools and landmarks like Sashabaw Sch, Mahopac, and the Perry Mount Park Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1945 Map of Birmingham
    1945 Map of Birmingham
    1945 Birmingham
    1945 Print · USGS
    Oakland County was undergoing a massive suburban transformation in the years following the war. Researchers can trace the early residential grids of Birmingham and Berkley or locate local landmarks like the Log Cabin Sch and St Hugo Ch.

  8. 1945 Map of Rochester
    1945 Map of Rochester
    1945 Rochester
    1945 Print · USGS
    Oakland County was shifting from a quiet rural landscape to a suburban corridor in the mid-1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Snell Sch, the Oakland Cem, and old settlements like Goodison and Auburn Heights.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 1961 Map of Detroit, 1973 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1965 Map of Detroit
    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.

  15. 1968 Map of Rochester, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Rochester, 1971 Print
    1968 Rochester
    1971 Print · USGS
    Rochester and its surroundings were transforming during the late sixties as suburban campuses and modern infrastructure met established rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Mt Avon Cemetery or study the early campuses of Oakland University and Michigan Christian College.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1968 Map of Birmingham, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Birmingham, 1971 Print
    1968 Birmingham
    1971 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's suburban expansion is in full view during the late sixties as residential neighborhoods fill the gaps between historic village centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Birmingham and Royal Oak, locating old landmarks like Berz Airport and White Chapel Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1968 Map of Pontiac North, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Pontiac North, 1971 Print
    1968 Pontiac North
    1971 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's northern expansion is clear in the late sixties as suburban development meets the lake country. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of the Pontiac State Hospital, find family plots in Oak Hill Cemetery, or locate the many local schools like Bagley Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1981 Map of Birmingham, 1989 Print
    1981 Map of Birmingham, 1989 Print
    1981 Birmingham
    1989 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's suburban growth is in full swing in the early eighties as residential expansion reaches into the Rouge River valley. Genealogists and local historians can locate legacy landmarks like White Chapel Cemetery, Greenwood Cem, and the iconic Shrine of the Little Flower.

  19. 1985 Map of Pontiac
    1985 Map of Pontiac
    1985 Pontiac
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan in the mid-1980s shows a landscape of growing suburban corridors and expansive public parklands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of rail lines like the Grand Trunk Western or locate family sites near Oakwood Cem and White Chapel Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1997 Map of Pontiac North, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Pontiac North, 2000 Print
    1997 Pontiac North
    2000 Print · USGS
    Oakland County underwent significant suburban maturation during the late nineties, blending its glacial lake landscapes with dense urban cores. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Oak Hill Cemetery, the McMath-Hulbert Observatory, and numerous schools from Sashabaw Sch to Webster Sch.

  21. 1997 Map of Rochester, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Rochester, 2000 Print
    1997 Rochester
    2000 Print · USGS
    Oakland County at the turn of the millennium shows the dense suburban growth around Rochester and Rochester Hills. Researchers can trace local lineage through Mt Avon Cemetery or explore the institutional footprint of Michigan Christian College and Oakland Community College.

  22. 2023 Map of Birmingham, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Birmingham, 2023 Print
    2023 Birmingham
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Detroit suburbs of Oakland County are captured here in the 2020s, showcasing a mature landscape of residential grids and institutional grounds. Genealogists and local historians can map numerous local landmarks, from the Oakland/Troy Airport to the historic Greenwood Cem and White Chapel Cem.

  23. 2023 Map of Rochester, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Rochester, 2023 Print
    2023 Rochester
    2023 Print · USGS
    Oakland County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of rapid suburban growth anchored by historic river valleys and academic centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Mount Avon Cem, Oakland University, and the small settlement of Goodison.

  24. 2023 Map of Pontiac North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Pontiac North, 2023 Print
    2023 Pontiac North
    2023 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Oakland County show a transition from urban centers to lakefront communities in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Oak Hill Cemetery and the Oakland County Courthouse Tower near Lake Angelus.

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