1996 Map of Hamburg

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The Huron River winds through this lake-rich landscape along the boundary of Livingston and Washtenaw Counties, serving as the central drainage for an intricate chain of waters including Strawberry Lake, Zukey Lake, and Ore Lake. This late 20th-century survey shows the dense cluster of settlements at Hamburg and Lakeland, where residential growth is bounded by large institutional and recreational tracts. The northern portion is dominated by the Brighton State Recreation Area, while to the south, the terrain transitions into the agricultural and residential patterns of Webster and Northfield. Distinctive local landmarks such as the Boys Training Camp near Hamburg Lake and St Benedicts Novitiate reflect the diverse historical uses of the lakefront properties. Transportation history is visible in the remaining Railroad Grade and the grid of rural roads like North Territorial Road, which helped shape the development of these vacation and commuter communities.