Old Maps of Denton, Van Buren Charter Township for Metal Detecting

1. 1902 Map of South Lyon, 1954 Print

   

   1902 South Lyon

   1954 Print · USGS

   Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of thriving rail junctions and rural townships across Oakland and Washtenaw counties. Trace the early footprints of Ann Arbor and South Lyon alongside historic whistle-stops like Emery and Geddes.

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4. 1904 Map of Ann Arbor

   

   1904 Ann Arbor

   1904 Print · USGS

   Early twentieth-century Washtenaw County comes to life through its dense network of interurban electric lines and steam railroads. Researchers can trace the layout of Ann Arbor, locate the Duck Lake School, or find vanished stops along the Michigan Central R. R. and Ann Arbor R. R..

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7. 1906 Map of South Lyon

   

   1906 South Lyon

   1906 Print · USGS

   Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by an intricate web of steam and electric railways. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Ann Arbor and South Lyon, or locate smaller depots like Whitmore Lake Station and Rushton.

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10. 1908 Map of Ann Arbor

    

    1908 Ann Arbor

    1908 Print · USGS

    Southeast Michigan at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning through the arrival of electric rail and the growth of the Huron River valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace old family lands near Saline, Ypsilanti, and Whitmore Lake, or follow the path of the Michigan Central RR.

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13. 1936 Map of Denton

    

    1936 Denton

    1936 Print · USGS

    The borderlands of Washtenaw and Wayne counties come into focus during the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of small schools and intricate creek systems. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Kinyon Cem and trace the paths of the Michigan Central Railroad through Denton.

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16. 1942 Map of Denton

    

    1942 Denton

    1942 Print · USGS

    The rural borders of Washtenaw and Wayne Counties are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of family farms and emerging crossroads. Researchers can locate the Kenyon Cem, trace the Michigan Central tracks, and find old school sites like Hanford Sch and Palmer Sch.

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19. 1953 Map of Denton, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Denton

    1955 Print · USGS

    Washtenaw County transitions from rural farmland to industrial suburban hubs during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the numerous local schoolhouses and rural crossroads, from Cherry Hill and Denton to the Leland Sanatorium.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 1969 Map of Denton, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Denton

    1971 Print · USGS

    The outskirts of Ypsilanti and the crossroads of Canton Township are captured here in the late sixties as suburban growth meets rural farmland. Genealogists can locate numerous local burial sites including Highland Cemetery, United Memorial Gardens, and the small Pray Cem.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 2023 Map of Denton, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Denton

    2023 Print · USGS

    The interface of Washtenaw and Wayne counties comes into focus in this contemporary record of suburban Michigan. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Laraway Family Plot, Cherry Hill Cem, and the historic Denton settlement.

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