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1997 Map of Pontiac North

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Pontiac North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The industrial and residential expansion of Pontiac and Auburn Hills is captured in this late-1990s topographical survey, revealing a landscape defined by its glacial lakes and educational infrastructure. The city center is dense with historic institutions, including the Oak Hill Cemetery and Pontiac Central High Sch, while the Grand Trunk Western RR cuts through the urban grid. To the north, the transition from heavy industry and gravel extraction near Silver Bell Road to the scientific and natural preserves around McMath-Hulbert Observatory and Lake Angelus illustrates the varied land use of Oakland County.

Water dominates the western half of the map, where the Clinton River flows through a chain of lakes including Loon Lake and Silver Lake. The suburban growth of Drayton Plains and Gingellville is evident, surrounding numerous neighborhood schools such as Mason Jr High Sch and Sashabaw Sch. The northeastern corner is preserved within the Bald Mountain State Recreation Area, providing a stark contrast to the sprawling developments and hospitals found further south.