1930s Maps of River Rouge, Michigan

Explore 3 historic maps of River Rouge 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 River Rouge'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 River Rouge's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


River Rouge, MI 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.

  2. 1936 Map of Dearborn
    1936 Map of Dearborn
    1936 Dearborn
    1936 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Dearborn and West Detroit are captured in 1936, showing a landscape defined by the rise of the automotive industry. Genealogists and historians can locate early neighborhood schools like Mackenzie HS and landmark sites like Ford Airport and Greenfield Village.

  3. 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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