2019 Map of Pontiac South

About this map

Apple Island sits at the heart of Orchard Lake, a prominent feature in this densely settled portion of Oakland County where residential development is deeply integrated with a complex glacial lake system. The landscape transition from the established city of Pontiac in the north toward Farmington Hills and Southfield in the south illustrates the mid-century suburban expansion of the Detroit metropolitan area. Local history is anchored by cultural landmarks like the Cranbrook Academy of Art and the Kirk in the Hills Columbarium, while the presence of the Franklin Branch and River Rouge indicates the headwaters of vital regional drainage systems. The map preserves the names of smaller enclaves like Wood Creek Farms and Bingham Farms, alongside legacy cemeteries such as Pine Lake Cem and Franklin Cem, which serve as essential markers for genealogical research in this long-inhabited lake district.