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1968 Map of Pontiac North

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Pontiac North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Pontiac city center and its northern residential expansion are the focus of this late-1960s survey, illustrating a landscape transitioning from rural lakeshore to suburban development. The Grand Trunk Western railroad corridor anchors the industrial and commercial spine of the area, connecting the urban core to northern outposts like Gingellville and Drayton Plains. The northern reaches of the map show a dense network of kettle lakes, including Lake Oakland and the private enclave of Lake Angelus, where the McMath-Hulbert Observatory is prominently situated.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed plotting of numerous institutions, from the sprawling Oak Hill Cemetery to several mid-century schools such as Pontiac Northern High Sch and Sashabaw Jr High Sch. The map also captures specialized land uses of the era, such as the Lake Angelus Landing Field and the Waterford Oaks County Park, which speak to the region's evolving recreational character.