1968 Map of Wayne

About this map

The suburban expansion of western Wayne County is captured in detail during the late 1960s, showing the rapid development of residential tracts across Plymouth, Westland, and Livonia. Despite the increasing density of housing and schools like Bird Sch and Glenn High Sch, the landscape remains defined by its complex drainage network, including the Middle River Rouge and Lower River Rouge. This era shows a community in flux, where older landmarks like the Riverside Cemetery and Newburgh Cem sit adjacent to modern infrastructure such as Mettetal Airport and the sprawling Willow Run Airport on the southern edge. The map traces the transformation of rural townships like Canton as they transitioned from open fields and local drains, such as Fellows Creek and Hustin Drain, into integrated suburban corridors.