Join Free

1940s Maps of Novi, Michigan

Explore 4 historic maps of Novi from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Novi's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Novi's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Novi, MI maps

(4)
  1. 1945 Map of Wixom
    1945 Map of Wixom
    1945 Wixom
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Wixom area in the mid-1940s was a landscape defined by the intersection of the Pere Marquette railway and a burgeoning lakefront community. Local historians can trace early school sites like Stephens Sch or explore the drainage of the Huron River and Proud Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1945 Map of Northville
    1945 Map of Northville
    1945 Northville
    1945 Print · USGS
    The border of Wayne and Oakland counties in the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of expanding townships and established institutions. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Glen Eden Cem, Waterford Sch, and the Pere Marquette rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1945 Map of Walled Lake
    1945 Map of Walled Lake
    1945 Walled Lake
    1945 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is captured here during the mid-1940s as rural farmsteads and lakeside retreats coexist. Genealogists can locate family sites near Commerce Cem, St Joseph Ch, or old schools like Hosner Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1945 Map of Salem
    1945 Map of Salem
    1945 Salem
    1945 Print · USGS
    Northwest of Detroit in the mid-1940s, this area shows a landscape transitioning between rural townships and large-scale institutions. Researchers can trace historic school sites like Putman Sch and the grounds of the Maybury Sanitarium.
    2 unique versions available
End of results
Showing maps 1-4 of 4

Top cities near Novi

See more

Top neighborhoods of Novi

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Novi?
  • What is the oldest map of Novi?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Novi for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Novi?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Novi?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Novi?
  • Where are historical maps of Novi sourced from?