1906 Map of Ypsilanti

About this map

The Huron River and a dense network of early 20th-century railways define the landscape around Ypsilanti at the turn of the century. The city serves as a major transit hub, where the Michigan Central RR and the Detroit Ypsilanti Ann Arbor and Jackson Electric RR converge. This survey, conducted by geographer Jno. H. Renshawe, illustrates the transition from urban centers to the agricultural townships of Pittsfield and Augusta. To the south, the Saline River passes through the settlement of Milan, while smaller villages like Rawsonville and Whittaker are connected by lines such as the Wabash RR. The presence of Willow Run and various drainage systems like the Bradshaw Ditch highlight the early water management required to support the region's productive farmlands and growing industrial centers.