1969 Map of Walled Lake

About this map

Walled Lake and its surrounding water bodies define the suburban and recreational landscape of western Oakland County during this period of mid-century growth. The map illustrates a dense network of lakes, from the large Cass Lake and Orchard Lake to the interconnected basins of Lower Straits Lake, Middle Straits Lake, and Upper Straits Lake. These waters are bordered by established communities such as Commerce, Oakley Park, and Wolverine Lake. The expansion of residential and educational infrastructure is evident in the presence of Oakland Community College (Highland Lakes Campus) and several local schools like Walled Lake High Sch.