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1952 Map of Walled Lake

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Walled Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Walled Lake and its surrounding chain of glacial basins define this mid-century landscape in Oakland County, reflecting a period of significant recreational and residential expansion. The area is marked by a complex network of water bodies, including Union Lake, Cass Lake, and the series of Upper Straits, Middle Straits, and Lower Straits Lake. Local infrastructure of the era is evident in the numerous country clubs and golf courses like Edgewood Country Club and Glengary Golf Course, alongside civic anchors such as the Town Hall and the State Sanatorium near Union Lake.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural roots of the region through scattered one-room schoolhouses and community churches, including Union Sch, Hosner Sch, and Union Ch. Public land use is prominent, with several early state parks established by the Dodge family, such as Dodge Brothers State Park No 8. The map also captures the transition of smaller settlements like Commerce and North Farmington before the extensive suburban infill of the later 20th century.