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1965 Map of Ann Arbor West

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Ann Arbor West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Huron River winds through the mid-1960s landscape of Washtenaw County, anchoring a series of riverside communities and recreation areas. The western expansion of Ann Arbor is clearly visible, with residential developments reaching toward Veterans Park and numerous schools like Forsythe Jr High Sch and Eberwhite Sch serving the growing population. To the northwest, the map captures the distinct character of Barton Hills near the Barton Pond reservoir and the small settlement of Delhi Mills.

Industrial and infrastructure markers of the era include the New York Central railroad corridor and several Gravel Pits dotting the countryside. Beyond the urban fringe, the landscape transitions into the agricultural townships of Webster and Northfield, where local history is preserved at Webster Ch and Williams Cem. This survey provides a detailed look at the transition from city to country before the full sprawl of the late 20th century.