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1968 Map of Lake Orion

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lake Orion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The rolling glacial landscape of northern Oakland County is defined by its remarkable density of kettle lakes and wetlands, centered on the historic village of Lake Orion. This late-1960s survey shows a region in transition, where established rural settlements like Leonard and Lakeville sit amidst the expanding Bald Mountain State Recreation Area. The terrain is punctuated by the Grampian Hills and a network of water bodies ranging from the large Lakeville Lake to the secluded Graham Lakes.

Local history is preserved in the numerous family and community landmarks, including Kingsbury Sch Cem and the St Benedict Monastery. The map details the era's infrastructure, such as the Western Railroad and the site of Rudds Mill, alongside modern developments like the Golf Course and several trailer courts. This study provides a meticulous record of the shoreline developments at Bunny Run Lake and Indian Lake before later suburban intensification.