1965 Map of Ann Arbor West

About this map

The Huron River corridor defines the landscape of this 1965 survey, updated in the early 1980s to show the expanding urban footprint of Ann Arbor. The river’s course is punctuated by significant local recreation and infrastructure, including Dexter-Huron Metropolitan Park and the prominent Barton Pond. Small, historic clusters like Delhi Mills and Foster sit along the water, while the northwest corner retains its rural character through family-named landmarks like Williams Cem and Webster Ch. The suburban growth of the era is evident in the dense network of schools, such as Eberwhite Sch and Slauson Jr High Sch, and specialized sites like Mercywood Hospital and the Drive-in Theater. This edition is particularly useful for tracking the conversion of former gravel operations and agricultural land into the modern residential and institutional fabric of Ann Arbor Twp.