1952 Map of Redford

About this map

Livonia and the western reaches of Detroit are captured during a period of rapid mid-century suburbanization, where former agricultural tracts are being transformed into residential grids. The landscape is defined by its major arterial roads, including Grand River Ave and the developing Northwestern Highway, which facilitate the growth of communities like Clarenceville and Grand River Oaks. The area is notably dense with institutional and social infrastructure, featuring numerous parochial and public schools such as St Agatha Sch and Bentley High Sch. Large-scale land uses are prominent, including the extensive Holy Sepulchre Cemetery and the Detroit Race Course near the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line. The Bell Branch of the Rouge River meanders through the southeast, providing a natural corridor for green spaces like Eliza Howell Park amidst the burgeoning urban sprawl.