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1969 Map of Walled Lake

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Walled Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Glacial lakes dominate this portion of Oakland County, reflecting a landscape shaped by water and mid-century suburban expansion. The sprawling Walled Lake and Wolverine Lake serve as anchors for the communities of Commerce and Novi, where a network of schools such as Walled Lake High Sch and Smart Jr High Sch indicates a period of rapid residential growth. The Grand Trunk Western railroad cuts across the terrain, passing through the heart of the settlement at Walled Lake and connecting the area to broader Michigan markets.

Evidence of the region's recreational character is found in the Proud Lake State Recreation Area and numerous social hubs like the Orchard Lake Country Club and Eldorado Country Club. For local historians, the map preserves the locations of early burial grounds including Richardson Cem and the North Farmington Cem, alongside landmarks like the Radio Tower (WXON-TV) and Apple Island in the center of Orchard Lake.