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2017 Map of South Lyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of South Lyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

South Lyon serves as a primary hub where Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties meet, illustrating a landscape defined by its dense collection of kettle lakes and historical burial grounds. The area is punctuated by numerous named bodies of water including Silver Lake, Sandy Bottom Lake, and the expansive Whitmore Lake, which straddles the southwestern corner. These water features are fed by a complex network of drains and creeks such as Davis Cr, Walker Drain, and Johnson Drain.

Genealogists will find significant value in the preservation of numerous smaller cemeteries throughout the township, such as Old Irish Cem, Hayes Cem, and Saint Benedicts Cem. The rail corridor of the Hancock to Calumet Route cuts through the northeast, while smaller settlements like Rushton and Worden maintain their distinct placement amidst the suburban growth of the Green Oak area. This map documents a transitional landscape where established rural landmarks remain preserved alongside modern residential development.