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1943 Map of Clarkston

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Clarkston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Clinton River winds through a dense network of glacial lakes and developing townships in northern Oakland County, reflecting a landscape defined by water and early mid-century transportation. The Grand Trunk Western RR serves as a central artery, connecting established villages like Clarkston and Waterford, while the Pontiac Municipal Airport signals the growing regional infrastructure of the early 1940s. Local life is anchored by social and spiritual landmarks such as St Patricks Ch and numerous rural schools, including the Webster Sch and Dublin Sch.

Outdoor recreation and community spaces are prominently featured, from Camp Brady on the shores of Greens Lake to the Elizabeth Lake Golf Course and the Pontiac Gun Club. The proximity of these leisure sites to residential clusters like Crescent Lake Estates and Oxbow illustrates the area's evolution into a destination for both suburban living and seasonal retreats, all set against a backdrop of dozens of named bodies of water including Maceday Lake and Pontiac Lake.