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1968 Map of Clarkston

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Clarkston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Glacial lake geography and mid-century suburban expansion define this portion of Oakland County. The Clinton River threads through a dense chain of water bodies, including Deer Lake, Lotus Lake, and Maceday Lake, creating a landscape defined by waterfront living and recreation. The Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area dominates the central west, while the burgeoning aviation hub of the Oakland-Pontiac Airport sits to the south.

Established settlements like Clarkston and Waterford are shown during a period of rapid development, with numerous new schools such as Waterford Kettering High Sch and Pierce Jr High Sch appearing alongside traditional landmarks. Transportation is anchored by the Grand Trunk Western railroad and the heavily traveled Dixie Hwy. Genealogists will find several burial grounds noted, including Lakeview Cemetery and Crescent Hills Cem, providing vital links to the area's local history.