2011 Map of Ortonville

About this map

Ortonville serves as the central hub of this northern Oakland County landscape, where the waters of Kearsley Creek flow through a terrain heavily shaped by glacial activity. The map reveals a dense concentration of kettle lakes and wetlands, including the sprawling reaches of Bald Eagle Lake and Lake Louise. Residential developments like Brandon Gardens and Perry Lake Heights reflect the area's growth as a suburban retreat, yet the presence of several organized camps such as Camp Holiday and Camp Nahelu indicates a long-standing tradition of seasonal recreation. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the documentation of three distinct burial grounds: Carmer Cemetery in the north, Eaton Cemetery to the east, and Springfield Plains Cemetery near the southern border. The transition from the high elevations at The High Banks and Enders Hill down toward the headwaters of the Clinton River illustrates the complex drainage patterns defining the Springfield area.