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1968 Map of Brighton

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Brighton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The town of Brighton serves as the hub of this Livingston County landscape, situated at the intersection of emerging modern highway routes and the historic Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor. The area's transition into a regional recreation center is evident through the extensive Brighton State Recreation Area to the southwest and the Mt Brighton Ski Area overlooking the town. Further north, specialized land use is marked by the City of Detroit Recreation Camp near Euler Lake.

Glacial kettle lakes dominate the topography, providing a foundation for local development from Lake Chemung to Woodland Lake. For genealogists and local historians, several landmarks provide vital points of reference, including Chilson Cem, St George Cem, and the small settlement of Chilson along the railroad. The presence of the Hawkins Sch and High Sch underscores the community's growth during this mid-century period of suburban expansion.