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1945 Map of Ortonville

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Ortonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Ortonville serves as the focal point of this mid-1940s landscape, situated at the junction of Ortonville Rd and Oakwood Rd. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense concentration of glacial kettle lakes, ranging from the prominent Eagle Lake and Seymour Lake to smaller bodies like Cedar Lake and Mud Lake. Education and community life are well-documented through the placement of rural institutions such as the Union Brandon Sch, Brandon Center Sch, and Oak Hill Sch, alongside the Mt Bethel Ch.

Bloomer State Park No 3 occupies a significant portion of the northern highlands, while residential clusters like Brandon Gardens and Perry Lake Heights indicate post-war suburban growth. For the local historian, the map preserves specific land-use details such as Longover Crossing and family-named developments like Jossman Acres, providing a clear picture of northwestern Oakland County before modern expansion.