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1969 Map of Salem

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

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The boundary lines of Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties converge in this landscape defined by suburban expansion and specialized institutions. A massive industrial and correctional footprint dominates the southeast near Northville, including the Detroit House of Correction (Women) and the Detroit House of Correction (Men). The transit network is anchored by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and a grid of numbered roads from 5 Mile Road up to 12 Mile Road.

Rural character persists in the settlement of Salem, where the Salem-Walker Cemetery and West Salem Church serve as local landmarks. The northern portion of the map near Wixom shows significant extractive activity with numerous pits and gravel pits, while the establishment of Maybury State Park and several golf clubs like Goodwin Glen reflects the area's mid-century shift toward recreation and public land management.