1940s Maps of River Rouge, Michigan

Explore 3 historic maps of River Rouge from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 1940s. This is your window into the past.


River Rouge, MI maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Detroit
    1940 Map of Detroit
    1940 Detroit
    1940 Print · USGS
    Detroit and its Canadian neighbors thrive as a unified industrial corridor during the late thirties. Researchers can trace the massive rail-and-river network through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, Union Depot, and industrial sites like Zug Island.

  2. 1942 Map of Dearborn
    1942 Map of Dearborn
    1942 Dearborn
    1942 Print · USGS
    Dearborn and the industrial Detroit fringe are captured here at the height of the early war years. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of neighborhoods and schools, from Fordson High Sch to the grounds of Greenfield Village and Camp Legion.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Detroit
    1947 Map of Detroit
    1947 Detroit
    1947 Print · USGS
    Post-war Detroit and its Ontario neighbors are shown in meticulous detail during the city's industrial peak. Researchers can trace the mid-century urban fabric through dozens of local landmarks like Briggs Stadium, the Ambassador Bridge, and Wayne University.

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