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1996 Map of Ypsilanti East

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Ypsilanti East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Ford Lake and Belleville Lake dominate the central corridor of this survey, marking the impounded waters of the Huron River east of the city. The landscape reflects a dense institutional and industrial footprint, centered on the Eastern Michigan University campus and the sprawling grounds of the Willow Run Airport and the nearby University of Michigan Institute of Science and Technology. These major hubs are supported by residential clusters like Eastlawn and Rawsonville, showing the mid-century expansion of the Detroit-area commuter and industrial belt.

Away from the lakes, the southern portion of the map transitions into a more agricultural and rural grid. Here, researchers can find smaller settlements such as Lincoln, Willis, and Whittaker, alongside family-named drainage features like Hewens Drain and McCarthy Drain. Significant local landmarks include Woodlawn Cem, Friends Ch, and several private airfields like Larsen Airpark, which illustrate the mix of long-standing rural community foundations and more modern aviation development.