1902 Map of South Lyon

About this map

South Lyon serves as a primary rail hub at the turn of the century, where the Pere Marquette and Grand Trunk lines intersect. The landscape is defined by the glacial kettle lakes of the north, such as Sandy Bottom Lake and Inchwagh Lake, and the winding Huron River to the south. The mapping captures early industrial and transit footprints, from the Michigan Central RR passing through Geddes to the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Electric RR. Significant for genealogists, the survey identifies several small rural clusters and post offices that have since evolved, including Dixboro, Cherryhill, and Worden. In the southwest corner, the growing street grid of Ann Arbor is clearly visible alongside the river, while the eastern boundary shows the headwaters of the Lower Rouge River branching into Wayne County.