Historical Maps of Northwest Detroit, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan

What stories do these 21 old maps tell about Northwest 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 Northwest Detroit's history through maps:

  • Trace Northwest 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 Northwest Detroit's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Northwest Detroit, Detroit, Wayne County, MI maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Detroit
    1905 Map of Detroit
    1905 Detroit
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwest Detroit, including Detroit, Windsor, and other nearby areas

  2. 1905 Map of Detroit, 1915 Print
    1905 Map of Detroit, 1915 Print
    1905 Detroit
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwest Detroit, including Detroit, Windsor, and other nearby areas

  3. 1918 Map of Detroit
    1918 Map of Detroit
    1918 Detroit
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwest Detroit, including Detroit, Windsor, and other nearby areas

  4. 1924 Map of Detroit
    1924 Map of Detroit
    1924 Detroit
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwest Detroit, including Detroit, Windsor, and other nearby areas

  5. 1934 Map of Detroit
    1934 Map of Detroit
    1934 Detroit
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwest Detroit, including Detroit, Windsor, and other nearby areas

  6. 1936 Map of Royal Oak
    1936 Map of Royal Oak
    1936 Royal Oak
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwest Detroit, including Detroit, Southfield, and other nearby areas

  7. 1941 Map of Royal Oak
    1941 Map of Royal Oak
    1941 Royal Oak
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwest Detroit, including Detroit, Southfield, and other nearby areas

  8. 1941 Map of Royal Oak
    1941 Map of Royal Oak
    1941 Royal Oak
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwest Detroit, including Detroit, Southfield, and other nearby areas

  9. 1952 Map of Royal Oak, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Royal Oak, 1954 Print
    1952 Royal Oak
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwest Detroit, including Detroit, Southfield, and other nearby areas

  10. 1952 Map of Royal Oak, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Royal Oak, 1954 Print
    1952 Royal Oak
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwest Detroit, including Detroit, Southfield, and other nearby areas

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