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1967 Map of Belleville

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Belleville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Belleville Lake and the meandering Huron River anchor this mid-century Wayne County landscape, capturing the rapid transformation of the corridor between Detroit and Ann Arbor. The map details the emergence of major transportation arteries like the Willow Run Expressway and the Industrial Freeway, which cut through the older agricultural fabric of Van Buren and Romulus townships.

Genealogical interest is found in the scattered rural clusters and family-named drains, such as Strong Drain and McClaughrey Drain, that reflect the area's drainage history. Established community hubs like New Boston, Martinsville, and French Landing are shown alongside their spiritual and educational landmarks, including St Stephen Ch and the Haggerty Road Sch. The intersection of heavy rail, seen via the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, and the growing footprint of the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne Co Airport illustrates the shift toward an industrial and suburban economy.