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1936 Map of Warren

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Warren
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Warren and Royal Oak serve as focal points for this mid-1930s survey, illustrating the rapid transition from agrarian townships to organized suburban subdivisions. The landscape is defined by a rigid grid of mile roads, including Fourteenmile Rd and Big Beaver Rd, which frame numerous early residential developments like the Electric Park Subdivision and Lawson North View Subdivision. Industrial and transit connectivity is anchored by the Michigan Central Railroad, which runs parallel to State Highway No 53, supporting the local economy before the massive post-war industrial expansion of the region.

Institutional life is well-documented through a dense network of local schools, such as Murthum Sch and Halmich Sch, alongside civil landmarks like the Sterling Town Hall. Recreational spaces such as Dodge Brothers State Park No 8 and the Clinton Valley Country Club indicate the growing importance of leisure along the Clinton River and Plum Brook. The presence of Warren Cem and numerous named drains like Wilson Ditch provides specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family land and local infrastructure.