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1968 Map of Grosse Pointe

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Grosse Pointe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The prestigious Lake St. Clair shoreline and the expanding suburbs of northeast Detroit are captured during a period of significant post-war growth. This survey details the transition from the established lakefront estates in Grosse Pointe and Grosse Pointe Farms to the commercial hubs of Roseville and East Detroit. The influence of the automobile is evident in the alignment of the Edsel Ford Freeway and the massive footprint of the Eastland Shopping Center.

Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing community anchors such as the Assumption Sch Cem and St Peters Sch Cem, alongside numerous parochial schools like Sacred Heart Academy. The map also highlights the recreational character of the coast, featuring the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and the Crescent Sail Yacht Club. Inland, the landscape is defined by substantial green spaces including Chandler Park and the Lochmoor Country Club, illustrating the planned residential nature of these communities.