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Historical Maps of Detroit, Michigan

What stories do these 93 old maps tell about Detroit's past? From 1905 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Detroit's history through maps:

  • Trace Detroit's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Detroit's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Detroit, MI maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Wayne
    1905 Map of Wayne
    1905 Wayne
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Canton Township, Canton Charter Township, and other nearby areas
  2. 1905 Map of Detroit
    1905 Map of Detroit
    1905 Detroit
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Windsor, Warren, and other nearby areas
  3. 1905 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1905 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1905 Grosse Pointe
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Warren, Saint Clair Shores, and other nearby areas
  4. 1905 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1905 Map of Grosse Pointe
    1905 Grosse Pointe
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Warren, Saint Clair Shores, and other nearby areas
  5. 1905 Map of Grossepoint
    1905 Map of Grossepoint
    1905 Grossepoint
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Warren, Saint Clair Shores, and other nearby areas
  6. 1905 Map of Grosse Pointe, 1915 Print
    1905 Map of Grosse Pointe, 1915 Print
    1905 Grosse Pointe
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Warren, Saint Clair Shores, and other nearby areas
  7. 1905 Map of Detroit, 1915 Print
    1905 Map of Detroit, 1915 Print
    1905 Detroit
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Windsor, Warren, and other nearby areas
  8. 1905 Map of Wayne, 1917 Print
    1905 Map of Wayne, 1917 Print
    1905 Wayne
    1917 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Canton Township, Canton Charter Township, and other nearby areas
  9. 1905 Map of Plymouth, 1932 Print
    1905 Map of Plymouth, 1932 Print
    1905 Plymouth
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Canton Township, Canton Charter Township, and other nearby areas
  10. 1905 Map of Wayne, 1932 Print
    1905 Map of Wayne, 1932 Print
    1905 Wayne
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Detroit, including Canton Township, Canton Charter Township, and other nearby areas
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