1969 Map of Salem

About this map

Salem and the surrounding townships in Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties reveal a landscape defined by industrial extraction and public institutions during the mid-to-late 20th century. Large-scale Gravel Pits dominate the northern terrain near Wixom, while the southern reaches feature the extensive grounds of the Detroit House of Correction (Men) and Detroit House of Correction (Women). The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad cuts diagonally across the area, serving as a primary corridor for the region's movement of goods and people.