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1936 Map of Wyandotte

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

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The Detroit River and its intricate network of islands and industrial channels dominate this 1930s landscape of Wayne County. Along the western shore, the burgeoning settlements of Wyandotte, Lincoln Park, and Trenton show a dense grid of residential expansion and heavy rail infrastructure, including the New York Central RR and the Detroit and Toledo Shore Line RR. The maritime character of the region is evident in the engineered waterways like the Livingstone Channel and Trenton Channel that separate the mainland from Grosse Ile and Fighting Island.

Local industry and community life are grounded in landmarks such as the Sibley Quarry and the Radio Sta near Riverview. Genealogists will find significant detail in the locations of Ferndale Cem and Sibley Cem, while several local schools like Heintzen Sch and Smith Sch serve the residential pockets. The map also captures the recreational side of the era, highlighting the Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club and Elizabeth Park on the southern tip of the mainland.