2011 Map of Clarkston

About this map

Glacial topography and a high density of kettle lakes define the corridor between Clarkston and Waterford in Oakland County. The landscape is a complex mosaic of water bodies, including the sprawling Pontiac Lake, Maceday Lake, and Williams Lake, which are interconnected by the winding Huron River and Clinton River. This intricate drainage system historically influenced the development of early settlements like Drayton Plains and Oxbow, where residential growth is woven around the shorelines. Evidence of the area's local heritage is preserved in numerous burial grounds, such as Bridge Lake Cemetery and Lakeview Cemetery, which sit alongside historic transit routes like Dixie Hwy. The southern portion of the map is anchored by the Oakland-Pontiac Airport, illustrating the transition from rural lakefront retreats to a modern suburban and regional transportation hub.