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2023 Map of Pontiac North

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Pontiac North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Pontiac and its northern suburbs are defined by a complex network of glacial lakes and modern transit corridors in this 2023 U.S. Geological Survey record. The landscape is dominated by sizable water bodies like Lake Angelus, Elizabeth Lake, and Loon Lake, which historically shaped the development of surrounding communities. The dense grid of Pontiac transitions northward into the residential and recreational areas of Clintonville and Drayton Plains.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant burial sites, including Oak Hill Cem, Oakland County Cem, and Perry Mount Park Cem. Notable landmarks such as the Oakland County Courthouse Tower stand near the Clinton River, while the northern portion of the map reveals the relief of Mount Judah and Pine Knob. This survey captures the region's balance between its industrial-urban core and the lake-fronted residential expansion toward Auburn Hills.