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1969 Map of Denton

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Denton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The boundary of Washtenaw and Wayne County forms the central spine of this landscape, where the agricultural past meets the expanding post-war infrastructure of southeastern Michigan. The western edge is defined by the city of Ypsilanti and the sprawling campus of Washtenaw Community College, while the Huron River and the extensive Willow Run complex dominate the southern reach. The map captures a mix of small crossroads communities like Cherry Hill and Denton, alongside institutional landmarks such as Ridgewood Hospital and United Memorial Gardens.

Drainage and topography are meticulously recorded through the network of the Lower Rouge River and various local waterways including Fellows Creek and Fowler Drain. Several local burial grounds, including Pray Cem and the large Highland Cemetery, provide essential points of reference for genealogical research. The transportation network is anchored by the Penn Central railroad and historic thoroughfares like Geddes Road and Ford Road, illustrating the region's transition from a rural farming district to a connected suburban corridor.