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2011 Map of Walled Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Walled Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Walled Lake and its surrounding glacial lake district define this portion of Oakland County during the early 21st century. The map illustrates a densely settled residential landscape where suburban expansion from Farmington Hills and Commerce has integrated with numerous water bodies. Significant local history is preserved at the Walled Lake Cemetery and North Farmington Cemetery, while the distinctive Apple Island sits centrally within Orchard Lake.

The area's transformation from a series of resort communities into a permanent suburban hub is evident in the intricate road networks connecting settlements like Westacres and Four Towns. Hydrological features including Cass Lake, Union Lake, and the Minnow Pond Drain system highlight the complex drainage patterns of the region. Educational and commercial footprints are noted at the Wayne State University Oakland Center and the Bloomfield Avenue Shoppes, marking the modern development of these historic lakefront areas.