1950s Maps of Ypsilanti, Michigan

Explore 3 historic maps of Ypsilanti from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Ypsilanti's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Ypsilanti's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Ypsilanti, MI maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Ypsilanti East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ypsilanti East, 1955 Print
    1953 Ypsilanti East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washtenaw County underwent significant industrial and aviation expansion in the 1950s, centered around the Huron River valley. Researchers can trace the development of the Willow Run Airport and locate local landmarks like the Friends Ch and Lincoln Sch.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

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