1936 Map of Wixom

About this map

The Huron River winds through a cluster of glacial lakes in western Oakland County, as recorded during this 1936 field examination. The settlement of Wixom serves as a local hub, situated at the junction of the Pere Marquette railroad and several arterial routes like the West Trunk Grand River. This era shows a transition from rural school districts, such as Stone Sch and Stephens Sch, toward the recreational development of the lakefronts. The presence of the Golf & Country Club near Loon Lake and Twin Sun Lakes illustrates the early 20th-century shift toward leisure use of the landscape. Researchers can trace the original paths of the Congdon Drain and Norton Creek alongside established landmarks like the Wixom Cem.