Join Free

Old Maps of Plymouth, Michigan

Explore 18 old maps of Plymouth, spanning from 1905 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

What you can do with these maps:

  • See how Plymouth changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
  • View detailed metadata: Each map includes creators, publishers, year, scale, and archive source.
  • Overlay maps with satellite & LiDAR: Visualize the past alongside modern tools to explore terrain & human change.
  • Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
  • Access maps your way: View online, download high-res files, or order prints for personal or research use.

Start exploring old maps of Plymouth to uncover forgotten places, hidden landmarks, and the deep history beneath your feet.

Plymouth, MI maps

(18)
  1. 1905 Map of Wayne
    1905 Map of Wayne
    1905 Wayne
    1905 Print · USGS
    Western Wayne and southern Oakland counties are seen here at a pivotal moment when electric interurban railways first linked rural townships. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Northville, Plymouth, and Farmington, or locate vanished landmarks like Perrinville and the Wayne County Home.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1912 Map of Wayne
    1912 Map of Wayne
    1912 Wayne
    1912 Print · USGS
    Western Wayne County in the early twentieth century shows a landscape being reshaped by the first concrete roads and a dense network of electric interurban railways. Trace the early development of Livonia, Redford, and Plymouth, or locate long-standing sites like Eloise and Perrinville.
  7. 1936 Map of Wayne
    1936 Map of Wayne
    1936 Wayne
    1936 Print · USGS
    Western Wayne County is seen here during the mid-1930s, showing the early suburban development between Plymouth and Wayne. Researchers can trace old property contexts and local landmarks like the Triangle Airport, Cadillac Mem Park Cem, and numerous country schools including Washington Sch.
  10. 1936 Map of Northville
    1936 Map of Northville
    1936 Northville
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northwest Wayne and southwest Oakland counties are captured here in the mid-1930s as the grid of mile roads and institutions matured. Researchers can trace family history at Rural Hill Cem or explore early landmarks like the US Fish Hatchery and Wayne County Training Sch.
  13. 1943 Map of Wayne
    1943 Map of Wayne
    1943 Wayne
    1943 Print · USGS
    Western Wayne County is shown here during the early forties, capturing the landscape before intensive suburban growth reached the area. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Chubb Cem, Truesdell Sch, and the small settlement of Sheldon.
  16. 1945 Map of Northville
    1945 Map of Northville
    1945 Northville
    1945 Print · USGS
    The border of Wayne and Oakland counties in the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of expanding townships and established institutions. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Glen Eden Cem, Waterford Sch, and the Pere Marquette rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1948 Map of Wayne
    1948 Map of Wayne
    1948 Wayne
    1948 Print · USGS
    Western Wayne County was a landscape of transit and township life during the 1940s, balancing growing towns with extensive farm drainage systems. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sheldon Cem and Truesdell Sch or trace early aviation at Triangle Airport.
  22. 1952 Map of Northville, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Northville, 1954 Print
    1952 Northville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Novi is shown at a pivotal moment in the early fifties before the rapid growth of the Detroit suburbs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the historical layout and early road systems centered around Novi.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Wayne, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Wayne, 1954 Print
    1952 Wayne
    1954 Print · USGS
    Western Wayne County underwent a massive suburban transformation in the early fifties as Detroit's residential grid pushed westward. Researchers can trace the development of Norwayne, find family plots in Sheldon Cem, or locate historic flight paths at Mettetal Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 1968 Map of Wayne, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Wayne, 1970 Print
    1968 Wayne
    1970 Print · USGS
    Wayne County saw rapid suburban transformation in the late sixties as the landscapes of Plymouth, Westland, and Livonia converged. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named drains and landmarks like Riverside Cemetery, the Mettetal Airport, and the Penn Central rail lines.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1969 Map of Northville, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Northville, 1971 Print
    1969 Northville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Northville and Farmington area is captured here at a moment of intense postwar expansion and institutional development. Genealogists and researchers can trace the grounds of the Northville State Hospital, find family plots in Quaker Cem, and locate long-standing landmarks like Northville Downs.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 2023 Map of Northville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Northville, 2023 Print
    2023 Northville
    2023 Print · USGS
    Northville and Novi are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the dense residential and educational corridor between Oakland and Wayne counties. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks like Rural Hill Cem, Quaker Cem, and Schoolcraft College.
  52. 2023 Map of Wayne, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Wayne, 2023 Print
    2023 Wayne
    2023 Print · USGS
    Western Wayne County is shown in its contemporary state of dense suburban development and complex water management. Researchers can locate local landmarks like the Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal Airport and historic burial grounds such as Old Wayne Cem and Sheldon Cem.
End of results
Showing maps 1-18 of 18

Top cities near Plymouth

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Plymouth?
  • What is the oldest map of Plymouth?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Plymouth for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Plymouth?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Plymouth?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Plymouth?
  • Where are historical maps of Plymouth sourced from?