Old Maps of Salem Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Salem Township with 23 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 Salem Township has changed over the decades.


Salem Township, MI maps

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  1. 1902 Map of South Lyon, 1954 Print
    1902 Map of South Lyon, 1954 Print
    1902 South Lyon
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of thriving rail junctions and rural townships across Oakland and Washtenaw counties. Trace the early footprints of Ann Arbor and South Lyon alongside historic whistle-stops like Emery and Geddes.

  2. 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

  3. 1906 Map of South Lyon
    1906 Map of South Lyon
    1906 South Lyon
    1906 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by an intricate web of steam and electric railways. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Ann Arbor and South Lyon, or locate smaller depots like Whitmore Lake Station and Rushton.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 1936 Map of Denton
    1936 Map of Denton
    1936 Denton
    1936 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Washtenaw and Wayne counties come into focus during the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of small schools and intricate creek systems. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Kinyon Cem and trace the paths of the Michigan Central Railroad through Denton.

  6. 1936 Map of Salem
    1936 Map of Salem
    1936 Salem
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wayne County and southern Oakland County are captured in the mid-1930s before postwar suburbanization. Genealogists and local researchers can trace old family section lines and find landmark institutions like the Maybury Sanitarium and West Novi Sch.

  7. 1942 Map of Denton
    1942 Map of Denton
    1942 Denton
    1942 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Washtenaw and Wayne Counties are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of family farms and emerging crossroads. Researchers can locate the Kenyon Cem, trace the Michigan Central tracks, and find old school sites like Hanford Sch and Palmer Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1953 Map of Denton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Denton, 1955 Print
    1953 Denton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Washtenaw County transitions from rural farmland to industrial suburban hubs during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the numerous local schoolhouses and rural crossroads, from Cherry Hill and Denton to the Leland Sanatorium.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1953 Map of Salem, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Salem, 1955 Print
    1953 Salem
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan’s rural townships are captured here in the early 1950s as small farming communities began to interface with large county institutions. Researchers can trace family sites near Salem and Brookville, or locate landmarks like Thayer Cem and the Maybury Sanitarium.

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 1965 Map of South Lyon, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of South Lyon, 1967 Print
    1965 South Lyon
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan in the mid-sixties reveals a countryside defined by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and numerous glacial lakes. Trace early burial grounds like Old Irish Cem and Rose Cem, alongside the schoolyards of Sayre Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1965 Map of Ann Arbor East, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Ann Arbor East, 1967 Print
    1965 Ann Arbor East
    1967 Print · USGS
    Ann Arbor and its eastern townships show a mix of university expansion and rural heritage in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace historic sites like Dixboro, family plots at St Patricks Cem, and the growing University of Michigan.
    7 unique versions available

  16. 1969 Map of Salem, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Salem, 1971 Print
    1969 Salem
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan in the late sixties reveals a landscape of institutional campuses and family farms at the junction of three counties. Genealogists and historians can trace Salem and Brookville or locate the Detroit House of Correction and Maybury Sanitarium.
    5 unique versions available

  17. 1969 Map of Denton, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Denton, 1971 Print
    1969 Denton
    1971 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Ypsilanti and the crossroads of Canton Township are captured here in the late sixties as suburban growth meets rural farmland. Genealogists can locate numerous local burial sites including Highland Cemetery, United Memorial Gardens, and the small Pray Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 2023 Map of Ann Arbor East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ann Arbor East, 2023 Print
    2023 Ann Arbor East
    2023 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Ann Arbor and the Huron River valley are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of the University of Michigan and locate historic burial sites like Leland Cem and Oak Grove Cem.

  21. 2023 Map of Salem, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Salem, 2023 Print
    2023 Salem
    2023 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties are captured here in the early 2020s as residential growth meets rural heritage. Researchers can locate family sites at Lyon Township Cem, trace the Novi Lyon Drain, and explore the grounds of Maybury State Park.

  22. 2023 Map of South Lyon, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of South Lyon, 2023 Print
    2023 South Lyon
    2023 Print · USGS
    The tri-county border of Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw is captured in the early 2020s as residential growth meets agricultural roots. Researchers can trace family history at the Old Irish Cem and Worden Cem or map the waterways of Lyon Lake and the Huron River.

  23. 2023 Map of Denton, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Denton, 2023 Print
    2023 Denton
    2023 Print · USGS
    The interface of Washtenaw and Wayne counties comes into focus in this contemporary record of suburban Michigan. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Laraway Family Plot, Cherry Hill Cem, and the historic Denton settlement.

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