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1941 Map of Royal Oak

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Royal Oak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Royal Oak and the surrounding northern Detroit suburbs appear during a period of significant residential expansion, as captured in this 1939 survey. The landscape is defined by a dense grid of residential streets and educational institutions, most notably the University of Detroit and Mary Grove College. The Michigan Base Line Road serves as a critical divider between Oakland Co and Wayne Co, separating the established neighborhoods of Ferndale and Berkley from the northern reaches of the City of Detroit.

Social and recreational life is well-documented through landmarks like the Detroit Zoological Park, the Detroit Polo Club, and the Rackham Golf Course. Religious and charitable foundations are prominent, including the St Francis Childrens Home and the Southfield Ch. This survey provides a clear view of the region's transportation infrastructure, with the Pere Marquette and Detroit Terminal railroads supporting the area's growth alongside major thoroughfares like Woodward Ave.