2011 Map of Royal Oak

About this map

Detroit and its northern suburbs are meticulously detailed in this early 21st-century survey, showcasing the dense residential and educational fabric of southeastern Michigan. The map highlights a significant cluster of academic institutions including the University of Detroit and the Muhammad University of Islam, alongside private schools like the University of Detroit Jesuit. The landscape is defined by its strictly planned grid and major thoroughfares such as W 10 Mile Rd and Greenfield Rd, which connect established residential enclaves like Huntington Woods and Lathrup Village. A series of prominent burial grounds, including Machpelah Cemetery and Woodlawn Cemetery, provides large green spaces amidst the urban sprawl. This study captures the region's post-war suburban development patterns, from the winding residential lanes of Southfield to the tightly packed blocks of Ferndale and Oak Park.