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2011 Map of Brighton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Brighton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Brighton and the surrounding Livingston County landscape are defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and recreational spaces. The city serves as a central hub, flanked by significant water bodies such as Woodland Lake, Brighton Lake, and the expansive Lake Chemung to the northwest. Historical and community institutions are well-documented, including the Old Brighton Village Cemetery and Brighton Hills Cemetery, alongside academic and civic landmarks like Eastern Michigan University-Brighton and the Brighton Post Office.

The area's diverse land use is evident in the inclusion of the Mount Brighton Ski Area and the Charles Howell Scout Reservation. Aviation history is preserved through several local airfields, including Brighton Airport, Raether Airport, and Haigh Airport. To the west, the settlement of Chilson sits near the Chilson Impoundment, while numerous smaller lakes like East Crooked Lake and Appleton Lake dot the terrain, illustrating the dense concentration of inland water resources that shaped local development.