historical topo map of Detroit, MI in 1961

1961 Map of Detroit

USGS Topo · Published 1973

This historical map portrays the area of Detroit in 1961, primarily covering Wayne County as well as portions of Oakland County, Macomb County, Genesee County, Washtenaw County, Livingston County, St. Clair County, Monroe County, Lenawee County, Lapeer County, and Shiawassee County. Featuring a scale of 1:250000, 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 1973, it is one of 2 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions29.4 x 21.9 inches

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