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1930s Maps of Midtown, Detroit

Explore 2 historic maps of Midtown from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 Midtown's landscape evolved across the 1930s, 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 1930s, 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 Midtown's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Midtown, Detroit maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Detroit
    1934 Map of Detroit
    1934 Detroit
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Detroit riverfront and its rising industrial suburbs are captured here during the peak of the automotive boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of the Ford Motor Co and local landmarks like Olivet Cemetery or the State Fair Grounds.
  4. 1937 Map of Detroit
    1937 Map of Detroit
    1937 Detroit
    1937 Print · USGS
    Detroit at the peak of its industrial era shows a bustling riverfront and a dense grid of neighborhoods just before the war. Researchers can trace the rail-and-water economy through the Union Depot, Zug Island, and the international Ambassador Bridge.
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