1968 Map of Redford

About this map

The Rouge River and its tributaries, including Bell Creek and Tarabusi Creek, carve through the expanding suburban landscape of Redford, Livonia, and Southfield. This mid-century survey illustrates the intense post-war development of western Detroit, where residential tracts began to surround major institutions like the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery and the Detroit Race Course. The map reflects a period of significant educational growth, evidenced by the numerous campus labels such as Oakland Community College and Redford Union High Sch. Transport infrastructure is dominated by the Northwestern Highway and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor. While much of the area is subdivided, large green spaces remain at the Plum Hollow Golf Club and Eliza Howell Park, alongside specialized sites like the U S Military Reservation near the Upper River Rouge.