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1942 Map of Monroe

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Monroe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Raisin River flows through the heart of Monroe, Michigan, serving as the central axis for this early 1940s landscape. This survey by H. E. Simmons and H. W. Toy illustrates a city well-integrated with its industrial and institutional surroundings, featuring a dense network of schools like Waterloo Sch and the extensive grounds of St Marys Academy. The era's transportation infrastructure is particularly prominent, with the Michigan Central and New York Central railroads converging near the city center, alongside the Detroit and Toledo Shore Line running parallel to the coast.

Beyond the urban core, the map reveals the rural character of Frenchtown and Raisinville. Numerous local schoolhouses, such as Baum Sch and Reinhardt Sch, are distributed throughout the agricultural sections, while specialized sites like the Monroe Co Infirmary and its associated Monroe Co Infirmary Cem offer specific insights for genealogical research. The presence of an Airway Beacon west of the city reflects the emerging aviation infrastructure of the pre-war years.