1943 Map of Lake Orion

About this map

Lake Orion serves as the focal point of this northern Oakland County landscape during the early 1940s, showing a transition from lakeside recreation to the rural interior. The village of Lake Orion is clearly defined at the junction of the Michigan Central railroad and Lapeer Rd, while the eastern portion of the sheet features the quieter settlements of Lakeville and Leonard. The terrain is dominated by the Grampian Hills and a dense network of glacial water bodies, including Lakeville Lake, Lake George, and Cranberry Lake.