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2011 Map of Detroit

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Detroit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fort Wayne stands as a prominent historical anchor along the Detroit River in this 2011 survey of the Michigan-Ontario border. The map documents the dense urban grid and industrial infrastructure of Detroit, where transportation corridors like the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit Windsor Tunnel facilitate international transit. Large institutional footprints define the landscape, including the extensive campuses of Wayne State University and the University of Detroit. Genealogists will find the clustering of significant burial grounds particularly valuable, with Elmwood Cemetery, Mount Elliott Cemetery, and Lutheran Cemetery all detailed in the northeast quadrant.

Industrial activity is concentrated south of the city center, characterized by the Detroit Marine Terminal and the heavy manufacturing landscape of Zug Island. The transition from the urban core to the riverfront is marked by landmarks such as the Saint Aubin Marina and the heavy rail activity at the Saint Gilbert Terminal. The map also captures the riverside communities of River Rouge and Ecorse, illustrating the continuous development along the waterway.