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1969 Map of Milford

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The village of Milford and the surrounding Oakland County landscape are defined by the winding course of the Huron River and a dense network of glacial lakes. By the late 1960s, the area shows a transition from traditional rural patterns to more developed residential corridors, particularly around Lake Sherwood and Loon Lake. Local institutional history is anchored by Milford High Sch and St Marys Ch, while the industrial and transport backbone remains the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad line running through the heart of Wixom.

Outdoor recreation and conservation are prominent features of the terrain, with the Highland State Recreation Area and Proud Lake State Recreation Area preserving significant acreage. Smaller landmarks such as the Fish Hatchery near the river and Spencer Landing Field to the south offer specific points of interest for local researchers. The map also records numerous gravel pits, reflecting the importance of the local geology to the regional economy during this era of growth.