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1953 Map of Ypsilanti East

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Ypsilanti East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Huron River corridor anchors this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape transformed by large-scale infrastructure and industrial development. Dominating the central area is the expansive Ford Lake, flanked by the early aviation facilities of Willow Run Airport and the Willow Run Expressway. The map reveals the eastern growth of Ypsilanti, characterized by established institutions like the Michigan State Normal College and the specialized campus of Edmonson Jr High Sch.

South of the industrial and aviation hubs, the terrain transitions into a dense network of agricultural drainage systems, including the Brown and Rounds Drain and Throop No 1 Drain. These rural reaches preserve local history through features such as the Friends Ch and Alban Cem, while the Wabash and New York Central railroads provide the primary transportation arteries linking the small community of Whittaker and the unincorporated settlement of Willis to the regional economy.