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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

About this map

Industrial expansion and public facilities intersect at the convergence of Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. The sprawling grounds of the Detroit House of Correction (Men) and Detroit House of Correction (Women) occupy a significant portion of the southeast, illustrating the large-scale institutional presence in this era. Meanwhile, the northern reaches around Wixom show the footprint of heavy industry with extensive Gravel Pits and a complex drainage network including Spaulding Drain and Gravel Pits Drain.

Transport corridors like the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and a grid of mile-roads define the rural-to-suburban transition. Local heritage is preserved at the Salem-Walker Cemetery and small congregations like West Salem Church. The map also captures specialized land uses such as the Salem Landing Field and the Gas Storage Field, alongside leisure spaces like the Salem Hills Golf Club and the newly designated Maybury State Park.