1968 Map of Ortonville

About this map

Ortonville serves as the focal point of this northern Oakland County landscape, which by the late 1960s was defined by a dense concentration of glacial lakes and recreational spaces. The village is surrounded by significant conservation areas, including the Ortonville State Recreation Area to the north and the Holly State Recreation Area to the west. A high density of water bodies like Bald Eagle Lake, Lake Louise, and Seymour Lake drove the development of lakeside communities such as Brandon Gardens and Perry Lake Heights. This era of growth is balanced by historical remnants, including multiple local burial grounds like Carmer Cem and Springfield Plains Cem, alongside religious landmarks such as St Anne Ch and Bell Anne Ch. The southern portion of the map, spanning Springfield and Independence townships, remains dotted with gravel pits and smaller settlements like Jossman Acres and Springfield.