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1936 Map of Royal Oak

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Royal Oak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Lathrup and Huntington Woods stand at the intersection of Oakland and Wayne counties during a period of rapid suburban expansion north of Detroit. This 1936 survey, compiled from aerial photographs by the Geological Survey, reveals a landscape transitioning from the agricultural drains of Mc Kinley Ditch and Hill Ditch to organized residential grids. The northern portion of the map is defined by prominent recreational and civic spaces, including the Detroit Zoological Park, Rackham Golf Course, and the Detroit Polo Club.

Further south, the density of the Detroit street grid is punctuated by numerous educational and social institutions. Neighborhood landmarks such as the St Francis Childrens Home and the Harnold Home appear alongside a robust network of schools like Cooley High Sch and Cerveny Sch. Significant infrastructure including the Pere Marquette and Detroit Terminal railroads underscore the industrial connectivity of the era.