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1968 Map of Oxford

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Oxford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Glacial lakes and rolling topography define this Oakland County landscape during the late 1960s, a period of transition between its agricultural roots and growing residential character. The village of Oxford serves as a central hub, where the G T W and Penn Central railroads intersect, supporting a local economy historically tied to extensive Gravel Pits. Educational and religious institutions are prominent landmarks, including St Josephs Convent and DeLima College near Duck Lake.

Water resources dominate the southern portion of the map, particularly around the developed shores of Lake Orion and the clustered settlements of Bellevue and Victoria. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several burial grounds like Oakwood Cem and Case Cem, alongside community centers such as the Indianwood Country Club and the small Landing Field near the northern border. The terrain is marked by dozens of small kettle lakes, from Seymour Lake to Tan Lake, which shaped the early road networks and leisure development of the region.