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2023 Map of Pontiac South

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Pontiac South
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 surrounding suburban enclaves anchor this detailed survey of Oakland County's lake-rich corridor. The landscape is defined by its complex glacial hydrology, with significant water bodies like Cass Lake, Orchard Lake, and Pine Lake shaping the layout of modern residential developments and historic village centers. The influence of early 20th-century estate building and educational expansion is evident in the presence of the Cranbrook Academy of Art and several specialized religious sites, including the Kirk in the Hills Columbarium.

Transit patterns are clearly marked by the converging paths of Woodward Ave and the John C Lodge Expy, illustrating the region's role as a major residential and commercial hub northwest of Detroit. From the established neighborhoods of Birmingham and Beverly Hills to the smaller incorporated areas like Bingham Farms and Franklin, the map captures the dense network of local roads and suburban infrastructure that characterizes the southeastern Michigan lakelands.