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1968 Map of Davisburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Glacial lakes and marshlands define the geography of northern Oakland County in this late 1960s survey. The landscape is split between the busy rail hubs of Holly and Davisburg, where the Chesapeake and Ohio and Grand Trunk Western railroads facilitated regional transport and commerce. Outside these village centers, the terrain transitions into the sprawling Holly State Recreation Area, dotted with numerous water bodies like Wildwood Lake and Valley Lake.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from Lakeside Cem and Olive Branch Cem to the rural Gethsemane Ch. Notable recreational and industrial development is evident in the inclusion of the Mount Holly ski area and various gravel pits. Small crossroads like Groveland Mills and Groveland Corners hint at the area's agricultural and milling roots before the era of modern suburban expansion.