1968 Map of Detroit

About this map

Detroit and the Canadian city of Windsor face one another across the Detroit River in this detailed urban survey. The American side is defined by the massive infrastructure of the Edsel Ford Freeway and Lodge Freeway systems, cutting through historic neighborhoods dotted with parish schools like St Agnes Sch and St Hedwig Sch. The industrial character of the riverfront is evident at Zug Island and the Powerplant near the Rouge River, while the cultural core is anchored by Wayne State University and the Institute of Arts. Across the international border, the map details the Ontario neighborhoods of Sandwich, Sutherland, and East Windsor, connected to Michigan via the Ambassador Bridge. Prominent green spaces such as Belle Isle Park and the expansive grounds of Elmwood Cemetery provide a stark contrast to the dense grid of the metropolitan center.