Old Maps of Rochester Hills, Michigan

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Rochester Hills, MI maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1936 Map of Warren
    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.

  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 Washington
    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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 1946 Map of Utica
    1946 Map of Utica
    1946 Utica
    1946 Print · USGS
    Macomb and Oakland counties are captured here just after the war as the township of Shelby begins its post-war transition. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Plain Sch and cemeteries such as Prestonville Cem or Stony Creek Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1946 Map of Warren
    1946 Map of Warren
    1946 Warren
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Macomb and Oakland county borderlands are shown here in the mid-1940s, capturing a world of rural schools and early suburban aviation. Genealogists can trace family footprints near the Warren Cem, Big Beaver, and rural schoolhouses like Burr Sch.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 1968 Map of Utica, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Utica, 1970 Print
    1968 Utica
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Macomb and Oakland county line comes alive in the late sixties, showing the suburban growth surrounding Rochester and Utica. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Stony Creek Cem, Disco, and Washington.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 1968 Map of Warren, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Warren, 1971 Print
    1968 Warren
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Detroit suburbs were in the midst of a massive postwar boom when this survey was conducted. Genealogists and local historians can trace dozens of neighborhood schools and churches, from Holy Trinity Cem to the early days of the Oakland Mall Shopping Center.
    5 unique versions available

  21. 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.

  22. 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

  23. 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.

  24. 2011 Map of Rochester, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Rochester, 2011 Print
    2011 Rochester
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester Hills, including Pontiac, Orion Charter Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2011 Map of Utica, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Utica, 2011 Print
    2011 Utica
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester Hills, including Sterling Heights, Shelby Charter Township, and other nearby areas

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