1940 Map of Highland Park
USGS Topo · Published 1940About this map
The dense urban grid north of Detroit is captured during a period of massive suburbanization, shown here in this preliminary edition. The map details the intersection of Highland Park, Hamtramck, and Ferndale, illustrating a landscape dominated by residential expansion and the maturing infrastructure of the 1930s. Notable institutional landmarks such as the Michigan State Fair Grounds and the Detroit City Airport anchor the southern and eastern quadrants, while the Detroit Golf Club and Palmer Park provide established green spaces amidst the burgeoning street network.
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Editions of this 1940 Highland Park Map
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