Lake Orion serves as the focal point of this northern Oakland County landscape, surrounded by a dense network of smaller glacial lakes and established residential communities. The map depicts a transitional geography where the suburban reach of Lake Orion meets more agricultural and open lands to the north and east near Leonard and Lakeville. Significant local history is preserved in the location of numerous burial grounds, including Kingsbury Cem, Perry Cem, and the Lakeville Cem. The terrain is defined by the Grampian Hills and a complex water system including Indian Lake, Shadow Lake, and Bunny Run Lake. Aviation history is represented by the Sky Ranch Airport west of the hills, while the village of Rudds Mill and the crossroads at Campbells Corner show the enduring layout of older rural settlements in the township.
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1907 · Pontiac
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Rochester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · Rochester
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1936 · Washington
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1936 · Pontiac North
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Pontiac North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Lake Orion
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Oxford
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Metamora
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Romeo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000