Old Maps of Waterford Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Waterford Township with 27 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Waterford Township has changed over the decades.


Waterford Township, MI maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Pontiac
    1907 Map of Pontiac
    1907 Pontiac
    1907 Print · USGS
    Oakland County is captured here at a pivotal moment when early electric railways and the Grand Trunk line first connected these lake communities. Trace historic institutional landmarks like the Asylum and Military Academy alongside the Bigelow Mill.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1936 Map of Clarkston
    1936 Map of Clarkston
    1936 Clarkston
    1936 Print · USGS
    Oakland County during the mid-1930s shows a landscape of interconnected lakes and early suburban growth near the Clinton River. Genealogists and local historians can trace schoolhouse locations like Dublin Sch and Granger Sch, or explore the rail-era infrastructure of the Grand Trunk Western.

  3. 1936 Map of Walled Lake
    1936 Map of Walled Lake
    1936 Walled Lake
    1936 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by seasonal recreation and rural institutions. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Commerce Cem, the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium, and the lakeside Walled Lake Amusement Park.

  4. 1936 Map of Pontiac South
    1936 Map of Pontiac South
    1936 Pontiac South
    1936 Print · USGS
    Oakland County was rapidly evolving into a premier suburban and recreational district in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy estates and institutions like St Marys College and Polish Seminary, Cranbrook Sch, and the Pine Lake Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1936 Map of Pontiac North
    1936 Map of Pontiac North
    1936 Pontiac North
    1936 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oakland County is captured here at the cusp of modern suburbanization, where traditional townships meet the growing industrial city. Genealogists can locate family names and sites like Clintonville, Perry Mount Park Cem, and many local schools including Hallstead Sch.

  6. 1943 Map of Clarkston
    1943 Map of Clarkston
    1943 Clarkston
    1943 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is captured here during the early war years, showing a landscape of interconnected waterways and expanding rail-side villages. Researchers can trace family sites at Lakeview Cem, locate early aviation history at Pontiac Municipal Airport, or follow the Grand Trunk Western RR through Waterford.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Pontiac South
    1943 Map of Pontiac South
    1943 Pontiac South
    1943 Print · USGS
    Oakland County during the early 1940s shows a landscape of growing suburbs and extensive lakefront estates. Genealogists and historians can locate old landmarks like the St Marys College and Polish Seminary, Franklin Cem, and the German Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1943 Map of Pontiac North
    1943 Map of Pontiac North
    1943 Pontiac North
    1943 Print · USGS
    Oakland County was experiencing rapid suburbanization in the early 1940s, with growing neighborhoods bridging the gap between its major lakes and the city center. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous schools and landmarks like Sashabaw Sch, Mahopac, and the Perry Mount Park Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1945 Map of Walled Lake
    1945 Map of Walled Lake
    1945 Walled Lake
    1945 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is captured here during the mid-1940s as rural farmsteads and lakeside retreats coexist. Genealogists can locate family sites near Commerce Cem, St Joseph Ch, or old schools like Hosner Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1952 Map of Pontiac North, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Pontiac North, 1954 Print
    1952 Pontiac North
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oakland County is captured here during a period of rapid suburban growth north of Detroit. Family historians can locate specific neighborhood developments near Lake Oakland or trace ancestors through Oakland Cem and Perry-Mount Park Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1952 Map of Clarkston, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Clarkston, 1954 Print
    1952 Clarkston
    1954 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is seen here in the early fifties during its transition from a resort and rail destination to a suburban hub. Researchers can trace the Grand Trunk rail line through Clarkston and Waterford, locating sites like the Fish Hatchery and Sunny Vale Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1952 Map of Pontiac South, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Pontiac South, 1954 Print
    1952 Pontiac South
    1954 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country in the early fifties shows a transition from rural estates to suburban neighborhoods. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots through sites like Franklin Cem, Vaughn Cem, and the Cranbrook Sch campus.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1952 Map of Walled Lake, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Walled Lake, 1954 Print
    1952 Walled Lake
    1954 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of burgeoning summer retreats and established farmsteads. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as the Richardson Cem, the North Farmington Cem, and local schools like Bassett Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1954 Map of Detroit
    1954 Map of Detroit
    1954 Detroit
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Detroit metro and its Ontario neighbors are shown at the height of the mid-century industrial era, just as the suburbs were rapidly expanding. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Wabash Railroad or locate landmarks like Grosse Ile and Selfridge Air Force Base.

  15. 1961 Map of Detroit, 1973 Print
    1961 Map of Detroit, 1973 Print
    1961 Detroit
    1973 Print · USGS
    The international border between Michigan and Ontario was a bustling industrial corridor in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the transit networks and riverfront infrastructure connecting Detroit to Windsor via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and major air hubs like Willow Run Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1965 Map of Detroit
    1965 Map of Detroit
    1965 Detroit
    1965 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Michigan and Ontario is captured here at mid-century, showing the dense rail and river networks of the Great Lakes. Local historians can trace the paths of the Grand Trunk Western RR and locate key landmarks like Selfridge Air Force Base and Grosse Ile.

  17. 1968 Map of Pontiac South, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Pontiac South, 1971 Print
    1968 Pontiac South
    1971 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake district and the growing suburbs of Detroit are captured here in the late sixties. Trace family roots and local development near Cass Lake, Franklin, and the grounds of Cranbrook Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1968 Map of Clarkston, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Clarkston, 1971 Print
    1968 Clarkston
    1971 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake-rich landscape is captured in the late sixties as suburban growth surrounds established villages and rural colleges. Trace family roots and local history at Lakeview Cemetery, Columbiere College, or along the historic Dixie Hwy.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1968 Map of Pontiac North, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Pontiac North, 1971 Print
    1968 Pontiac North
    1971 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's northern expansion is clear in the late sixties as suburban development meets the lake country. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of the Pontiac State Hospital, find family plots in Oak Hill Cemetery, or locate the many local schools like Bagley Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1969 Map of Walled Lake, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Walled Lake, 1971 Print
    1969 Walled Lake
    1971 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country transitions from a rural past to a suburban future in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can locate old burial grounds like Richardson Cem and Walled Lake Cem or trace the Grand Trunk Western rail line.
    5 unique versions available

  21. 1985 Map of Pontiac
    1985 Map of Pontiac
    1985 Pontiac
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Michigan in the mid-1980s shows a landscape of growing suburban corridors and expansive public parklands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of rail lines like the Grand Trunk Western or locate family sites near Oakwood Cem and White Chapel Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1997 Map of Pontiac South, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Pontiac South, 1999 Print
    1997 Pontiac South
    1999 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country and suburban corridors are captured in the late nineties as the region matured into a major residential and institutional hub. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Apple Island, Dawsons Millpond, and St Marys College near Pine Lake.

  23. 1997 Map of Pontiac North, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Pontiac North, 2000 Print
    1997 Pontiac North
    2000 Print · USGS
    Oakland County underwent significant suburban maturation during the late nineties, blending its glacial lake landscapes with dense urban cores. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Oak Hill Cemetery, the McMath-Hulbert Observatory, and numerous schools from Sashabaw Sch to Webster Sch.

  24. 2023 Map of Walled Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Walled Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Walled Lake
    2023 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is seen here in a period of mature suburban development, where historic trails meet modern residential clusters. Genealogists and local researchers can pinpoint early burial sites like the Commerce Village Burying Ground and Richardson Cem near Wolverine Lake.

  25. 2023 Map of Clarkston, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Clarkston, 2023 Print
    2023 Clarkston
    2023 Print · USGS
    Oakland County's lake country is captured in this modern survey, showing the evolution of historic settlements into thriving residential communities. Genealogists can trace family sites at All Saints Cem, Andersonville, and the Village of Clarkston.

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