The dense urban grid of Detroit and its surrounding enclaves is meticulously documented in this modern survey, highlighting the complex infrastructure and historical landmarks of the region. Notable industrial sites like the Cadillac Assembly Plant stand alongside significant religious and educational institutions, including the Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The map provides a clear view of the city's internal boundaries, such as the independent municipalities of Hamtramck and Highland Park, which are entirely surrounded by Detroit. Extensive green spaces are dominated by large burial grounds like Forest Lawn Cemetery, Mount Olivet Cem, and Evergreen Cem, which provide essential historical and genealogical data. Transportation corridors are a defining feature, with major thoroughfares like Woodward Ave and the Chrysler Expy cutting through the residential and industrial blocks, while the Coleman A Young Municipal Airport anchors the eastern portion of the study area.
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1905 · Detroit
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Grosse Pointe
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Rochester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Mt Clemens
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Detroit
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Grosse Pointe
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Detroit
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Mt Clemens
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Detroit
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · Warren
USGS Topo · 1:31,680