2017 Map of Walled Lake

About this map

The Huron River and its network of glacial lakes define this portion of Oakland County, where suburban development intermingles with several long-standing cemeteries and recreational water bodies. Modern residential street grids in Farmington Hills, Novi, and Walled Lake show the density of the 21st-century Detroit metropolitan area, yet the landscape preserves early landmarks such as the Commerce Village Burying Ground and Four Towns Cem. The survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the region, from the large expanse of Walled Lake and Wolverine Lake to smaller basins like Mercedes Lake and Scotch Lake. Notable for genealogists, the map identifies several smaller burial sites including the Hosier Family Cem and Richardson Cem, while drainage features like the Minnow Pond Drain and Hopes Creek trace the historical flow of water through these developing townships.