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2023 Map of Ypsilanti East

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ypsilanti East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Eastern Michigan University anchors the northwest corner of this region, where the Huron River transitions into the expansive waters of Ford Lake. The landscape reflects a dense network of suburban development and historical transit corridors like E Michigan Ave and Us HWY 12, which serve as the backbone for neighborhoods such as Eastlawn and Rawsonville. To the east, the sprawling infrastructure of Willow Run Airport highlights the area's long-standing connection to the aviation industry.

Agricultural drainage patterns are evident in the southern reaches, characterized by numerous named waterways including Paint Creek, Miller Marsh Drain, and North Branch Swan Creek. These drainages weave through smaller communities like Willis and Whittaker. Local history is preserved in scattered burial grounds such as Udell Cem and Alban Cem, while the Huron River Water Trail offers a modern recreational use for the river’s historical path toward Belleville Lake.