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1968 Map of Pontiac South

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Glacial lakes and suburban development define this Oakland County landscape during a period of rapid mid-century growth. The terrain is dominated by water bodies like Cass Lake, Pine Lake, and Walnut Lake, which shaped the residential character of communities such as Orchard Lake Village and Keego Harbor. The presence of institutional landmarks like St Marys College and Midwestern Baptist College alongside recreation hubs such as Dodge Brothers State Park No 4 highlights the area's dual role as a quiet lake retreat and an emerging educational center.

Transport networks are anchored by the Grand Trunk Western railroad and the expanding corridor of the Northwestern Hwy. This 1968 revision captures the transition of formerly rural land into structured townships like West Bloomfield and Bloomfield, where private estates and golf courses, including the Oakland Hills Country Club, occupy much of the acreage between the water. Genealogical interest is centered on older sites like the Pine Lake Cem and the former location of the Sarah Fisher Childrens Home.