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Old Maps of Dexter, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Dexter with 22 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 Dexter has changed over the decades.

Dexter, MI maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Dexter, 1962 Print
    1902 Map of Dexter, 1962 Print
    1902 Dexter
    1962 Print · USGS
    Washtenaw and Livingston counties are captured here at the start of the 1900s, as a dense network of steam and electric railroads connected riverside mill towns. Researchers can trace the vanished industrial sites at Hudson Mills, the rail junctions at Lakeland, and the early layout of Pinckney.
  4. 1904 Map of Ann Arbor
    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..
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1906 Map of Dexter
    1906 Map of Dexter
    1906 Dexter
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by riverside mills and a dense network of glacial lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail corridors through Dexter, the mill sites at Delhi Mills, and the small villages of Pinckney and Pettysville.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1908 Map of Ann Arbor
    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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1964 Map of Dexter, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Dexter, 1966 Print
    1964 Dexter
    1966 Print · USGS
    Washtenaw County during the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the New York Central railroad and the winding Huron River. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural footprints at Lima Center, Jerusalem, and family sites like Parker Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 1965 Map of Ann Arbor West, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Ann Arbor West, 1967 Print
    1965 Ann Arbor West
    1967 Print · USGS
    Washtenaw County during the mid-sixties shows the westward growth of the university city alongside established river towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace family names and local landmarks like Bethlehem Cemetery, Delhi Mills, and the Webster Ch parish.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1985 Map of Detroit
    1985 Map of Detroit
    1985 Detroit
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by industrial power and suburban reach from the Detroit River to the Huron Valley. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Conrail, explore the grounds of the University of Michigan, and locate numerous sites like Mt Olivet Cem.
  31. 1989 Map of Detroit, 1991 Print
    1989 Map of Detroit, 1991 Print
    1989 Detroit
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan and across the river into Ontario reached a point of peak metropolitan density at the end of the 1980s. Local researchers can trace the footprint of the University of Michigan campus, the industrial waterfronts of Wyandotte, and the extensive grounds of Glen Eden Cem.
  34. 1996 Map of Dexter, 2000 Print
    1996 Map of Dexter, 2000 Print
    1996 Dexter
    2000 Print · USGS
    The village of Dexter and the surrounding townships of Lima and Webster are shown in the late nineties as a blend of riverfront parkland and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through several documented burial grounds like St Joseph Cem, Lima Cem, and Parker Cem.
  37. 2011 Map of Ann Arbor West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ann Arbor West, 2011 Print
    2011 Ann Arbor West
    2011 Print · USGS
    The western edges of Ann Arbor and the riverfront villages of Washtenaw County are captured here in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Williams Cemetery or explore the settlement patterns of Delhi Mills and Dexter.
  40. 2011 Map of Dexter, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dexter, 2011 Print
    2011 Dexter
    2011 Print · USGS
    The village of Dexter and the rolling fields of Washtenaw County are captured here at the start of the 2010s. Genealogists can trace family roots through several burial sites like Lima Cemetery and Parker Cemetery or locate old settlements at Jerusalem and Lima Center.
  43. 2014 Map of Ann Arbor West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ann Arbor West, 2014 Print
    2014 Ann Arbor West
    2014 Print · USGS
    The western outskirts of Ann Arbor and the Huron River valley are captured in this modern survey of Washtenaw County. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries and small riverfront communities like Delhi Mills, Barton Hills, and the Webster Church area.
  46. 2014 Map of Dexter, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Dexter, 2014 Print
    2014 Dexter
    2014 Print · USGS
    The rural countryside between Dexter and Chelsea is shown here in the early twenty-first century, before further suburban expansion changed the local character. Genealogists can trace a remarkable number of local burial sites, from Forest Lawn Cem to the Salem Lutheran Church Cem.
  49. 2017 Map of Dexter, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Dexter, 2017 Print
    2017 Dexter
    2017 Print · USGS
    The village of Dexter and the outskirts of Chelsea appear in this recent survey of Washtenaw County’s rolling lake country. Researchers can trace historic family lineages through numerous burial grounds like Forest Lawn Cem and the Chelsea-Dexter Road Cem while exploring the crossroads at Lima Center.
  52. 2017 Map of Ann Arbor West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ann Arbor West, 2017 Print
    2017 Ann Arbor West
    2017 Print · USGS
    The western reaches of Washtenaw County come into focus during this period of suburban growth along the Huron River. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlers through numerous burial sites like Popkins Cem, Bethlehem Cem, and the historical village of Scio.
  55. 2019 Map of Ann Arbor West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Ann Arbor West, 2019 Print
    2019 Ann Arbor West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Western Washtenaw County is documented in late 2016 and 2019, showing the suburban growth and rural fringes of the Ann Arbor area. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Williams Cem and Scio Cem or locate the village of Dexter along the Huron River.
  58. 2019 Map of Dexter, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Dexter, 2019 Print
    2019 Dexter
    2019 Print · USGS
    Washtenaw County's transition from rural townships to growing communities is visible in this recent study of the corridor between Chelsea and Dexter. Genealogists can locate numerous local burial grounds such as Lima Cem and Saint Joseph Cem, or trace the winding paths of Mill Creek and the Huron River.
  61. 2023 Map of Ann Arbor West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ann Arbor West, 2023 Print
    2023 Ann Arbor West
    2023 Print · USGS
    The western reaches of Ann Arbor and the winding Huron River corridor are documented here in detail during the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can locate family sites at Williams Cem, Popkins Cem, and the historic Webster Church.
  64. 2023 Map of Dexter, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Dexter, 2023 Print
    2023 Dexter
    2023 Print · USGS
    The village of Dexter and its surrounding townships are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the intersection of the Huron River and Mill Creek. Researchers can trace family history through numerous local sites including Lima Cemetery, Phelps Cemetery, and the settlement at Jerusalem.
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