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1969 Map of Walled Lake

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Walled Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Glacial lake basins and a rising network of residential developments define this Oakland County landscape as it evolved during the mid-to-late 20th century. The Grand Trunk Western railroad corridor slices through the terrain, connecting the established center of Walled Lake to the growing neighborhoods of Novi and Farmington Hills. The area's recreational character is evident in the numerous lakefront country clubs and the expansive Proud Lake State Recreation Area that borders the Huron River.

Local genealogy and civic life are anchored by landmarks like the Walled Lake Cem and the North Farmington Cem, while the postwar era's infrastructure is marked by the Drive-in Theater and schools like the Walled Lake High Sch. From the waters of Cass Lake and Orchard Lake to the smaller Wolverine Lake, this survey documents a transition from a summer lake-retreat environment to a sprawling suburban landscape.