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Old Maps of Pontiac, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Pontiac with 46 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Pontiac has changed over the decades.

Pontiac, 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1936 Map of Pontiac South
    1936 Map of Pontiac South
    1936 Pontiac South
    1936 Print · USGS
    Oakland County was rapidly evolving into a premier suburban and recreational district in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy estates and institutions like St Marys College and Polish Seminary, Cranbrook Sch, and the Pine Lake Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 1943 Map of Pontiac South
    1943 Map of Pontiac South
    1943 Pontiac South
    1943 Print · USGS
    Oakland County during the early 1940s shows a landscape of growing suburbs and extensive lakefront estates. Genealogists and historians can locate old landmarks like the St Marys College and Polish Seminary, Franklin Cem, and the German Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 1968 Map of Pontiac South, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Pontiac South, 1971 Print
    1968 Pontiac South
    1971 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake district and the growing suburbs of Detroit are captured here in the late sixties. Trace family roots and local development near Cass Lake, Franklin, and the grounds of Cranbrook Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 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
  64. 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.
  67. 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
  70. 1997 Map of Pontiac South, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Pontiac South, 1999 Print
    1997 Pontiac South
    1999 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country and suburban corridors are captured in the late nineties as the region matured into a major residential and institutional hub. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Apple Island, Dawsons Millpond, and St Marys College near Pine Lake.
  73. 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.
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