1918 Map of Grosse Pointe

About this map

Lake St Clair and the Detroit River define this 1918 topographical survey, capturing the transition from Detroit's expanding urban edge into the lakeside estates and rural townships of the early twentieth century. The map highlights a complex transportation network where the Grand Trunk R R and the Detroit and Port Huron Electric Line parallel the shoreline, connecting settlements like Roseville, Halfway, and Labadies. Along the water, the development of the Grosse Pointes is evident, with landmarks such as the Country Club Ho, Municipal Pier, and the Grosse Pointe Water Works Intake Pipe Lt noted. The international border is clearly marked through the river, separating Michigan from the Dominion of Canada and the community of Tecumseh. Detailed ribbon farms and early street grids are visible near St Clair Heights and Trombley, while the lower portion of the map includes the manicured grounds of Belle Isle Park.