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1968 Map of West Highland

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of West Highland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Hartland and Highland anchor this survey of the lake-strewn border between Livingston and Oakland Counties. The landscape is defined by its glacial kettle lakes, ranging from the large Tipsico Lake to smaller bodies like Big School Lot Lake and Cheese Lake. This mid-century view shows a rural district beginning to see modernization, with the Summit Ski Club near Tyrone Center and the YMCA Camp on Fish Lake reflecting the area's growth as a recreational destination.

Genealogists can locate several burial sites including Gardner Cem and West Highland Cem, while the local infrastructure is marked by scattered schools and churches like Our Savior Ch. The presence of the Hartland Millpond and Ore Creek highlights the historical importance of local waterways, even as new developments like the Golf Course and several trailer parks begin to emerge along the township boundaries.