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historical topo map of Detroit, MI in 1940

1940 Map of Detroit

USGS Topo · Published 1940

This historical map portrays the area of Detroit in 1940, primarily covering Wayne County. Featuring a scale of 1:24000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Detroit region at the time. Published in 1940, it is the sole known edition of this map.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1940
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions20.5 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain