1952 Map of Warren

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The Oakland Co Macomb Co line divides a landscape transitioning from rural farmland to post-war suburban development in this early 1950s study. The Clinton River and its numerous tributaries, including Plum Brook and Big Beaver Creek, dictate the drainage of the region, which is heavily interspersed with small airfields and recreational facilities. Notable landing strips like Wings Airport and Big Beaver Airport serve the growing aviation needs of the era, while the Sunnybrook Country Club and Dodge Bros State Park No 4 reflect the expanding leisure culture of the Detroit periphery. Local education and genealogy are anchored by landmarks like the Warren Cem and numerous district schools such as Colerain Sch and the Berz Sch (Abandoned), the latter marking the shifting community footprint as larger townships like Warren and Royal Oak begin to densify.