2014 Map of South Lyon

About this map

South Lyon and the surrounding lakelands of southeastern Michigan are shown here at a moment of transition from rural townships to suburban communities. The landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, with a dense network of water bodies including Whitmore Lake, Silver Lake, and Green Oak Lake connected by the winding Huron River and Davis Creek. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is exceptionally well-marked with burial grounds such as the Old Irish Cem, Rose Cem, and Hayes Cem, which pinpoint the locations of early area families and church congregations. The settlement pattern follows the established section lines and early thoroughfares like Silver Lake Rd and 10 Mile Rd, linking the primary hubs of Green Oak, Rushton, and the town of Worden across the tri-county boundary where Livingston, Oakland, and Washtenaw meet.