1969 Map of Salem

About this map

The boundary between Oakland and Washtenaw counties anchors this late 1960s study of a landscape transitioning through suburban development and specialized institutional land use. Major facilities such as the Maybury Sanitarium and the separate men's and women's facilities of the Detroit House of Correction occupy large tracts, reflecting the era's regional infrastructure. These expansive sites sit alongside the emerging residential character of Northville and Novi, while the village of Salem maintains its distinct identity near the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line.