2019 Map of Highland

About this map

The glacial landscape of Oakland County is defined here by a dense network of kettle lakes and wetlands, centered on the unincorporated communities of Highland and White Lake. This 2019 survey documents a region characterized by significant water bodies such as Duck Lake, Big Lake, and the sprawling White Lake, which contains Dawsons Island and Hubbels Island. The drainage patterns are established by Pettibone Creek and the Shiawassee River, while several prominent elevations like Haven Hill and Teeple Hill rise above the surrounding lake basins. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the locations of established burial grounds including Rose Center Cem, White Lake Cem, and Highland Cem. Residential clusters like Seven Harbors and East Highland reflect the area's development around its abundant waterfronts, connected by a network of historic routes like Milford Rd and Andersonville Rd.