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1989 Map of Detroit

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Detroit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Detroit River serves as the international artery of this landscape, separating the industrial and urban density of Detroit and its surrounding Michigan suburbs from Windsor, Ontario. At this stage in the late 20th century, the metropolitan area shows a mature network of interstates like I-75 and I-94 connecting the automotive heartland with major educational and institutional anchors such as the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. The map reveals the immense footprint of the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne Co Airport and the sprawling nature of industrial corridors along the River Rouge.

Moving away from the urban core, the terrain transitions into significant public lands and recreation areas. To the west, the Brighton State Recreation Area and Pinckney State Recreation Area offer a contrast to the grid of the city. Notable regional landmarks include the Ypsilanti State Hospital and the Federal Correctional Institution, while the southern reaches follow the Huron River toward Lake Erie, passing through specialized sites like the Pte Mouillee State Game Area.