Detroit Michigan history and cartography is explored and examined from this vintage map that was originally produced in 1895. In the video we zoom in an look at various aspects that make this map so great.

In the video we also discuss a historical background of Detroit Michigan. For example topics discussed in the video include the indian tribes that lived in the area that included the Huron, Odawa, Potawatomi and Iroquois. Also discussed are the historical aspects of the French and Indian War, the Jay Treaty, The seige of detroit, the underground railroad and Henry Ford starting the automobile revolution.