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1967 Map of Ypsilanti West

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Ypsilanti West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Ypsilanti Regional Psychiatric Hospital occupies a significant portion of the landscape south of the city, illustrating the mid-century institutional development of Washtenaw County. The map documents a period of rapid suburban transition, where the expanding Ann Arbor boundary and the growth of Ypsilanti push into the rural townships of Pittsfield and York. This shift is visible in the mix of traditional landmarks like the York Cem and a dense network of local schools, including Mitchell Sch and Meadowview Sch, alongside modern infrastructure like the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport.

Regional drainage is managed through a complex system of named channels such as Swift Drain and Hewens Drain, which feed into natural watercourses like Stony Creek. The map also captures remnants of earlier transport, notably a segment of Abandoned railroad corridor near the city centers. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by scattered Gravel Pits and sandpits, particularly in the southern reaches near Augusta.