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1968 Map of Clarkston

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Clarkston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Deer Lake and the Clinton River serve as the focal points for this late-1960s landscape, illustrating the heavy influence of post-war suburban development around Clarkston and Waterford. The map reveals a dense network of residential subdivisions and community infrastructure, including numerous schools like Schoolcraft Sch and McVittie Sch, alongside long-standing religious landmarks such as St Daniels Chapel and the Church of the Resurrection.

Transport and recreation define the region's character, with the Grand Trunk Western Railroad passing through Waterford (Station) and the Dixie Hwy providing a primary artery for local travel. Large swaths of land are dedicated to public use and preservation, including the Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area and Indian Springs Metropolitan Park, contrasting the residential growth with the expansive Huron Swamp and the glacial lakes that dot the topography.