2019 Map of Lake Orion

About this map

The glacial landscape of northern Oakland County is defined by a dense network of kettle lakes and rolling terrain, most notably the Grampian Hills and the extensive waters of Lake Orion. This modern record of the area shows the transition from historic agrarian settlements like Leonard and Lakeville to the recreational and suburban development of the early 21st century. The Polly Ann State Trail, following the former rail corridor through Oxford, highlights the repurposing of industrial infrastructure for public recreation. Significant local history is preserved in several burial grounds, including the North Oxford Cem and East Lawn Cem, while the Handleman Sky Ranch Airport provides a modern aviation landmark. To the south, the village of Lake Orion and the quiet hamlet of Rudds Mill anchor a landscape of interconnected waterways like Paint Creek and the West Branch Stony Creek.