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Highland Township, officially the Charter Township of Highland, is a charter township of west Oakland County, Michigan. The population was 19,172 at the time of the 2020 census.

Highland Township is a western suburb of Metro Detroit and is located about west of the city of Pontiac and about northwest of the city of Detroit.

Highland Township was founded by pioneer families in 1835. A major factor in the development of Highland was the railroad, which allowed lumber to be transported cheaply, and allowed products from the township's early factories to be exported easily. In 2003, in an effort to retain its rural character, as well as preserve its extensive equestrian heritage, Highland declared itself an "equestrian community" and began active support and encouragement of the equestrian presence and related development in the township. In 2006, thanks in large part to the efforts of the Highland Equestrian Conservancy, Highland Township received official recognition by the state government as Michigan's first designated equestrian community.

Communities

While there are no incorporated villages in the township, there are six unincorporated communities:

  • Clyde is located at Milford and Clyde Roads ( Elevation: 1033 ft./315 m.). Clyde had a Post Office from May 2, 1872, to February 22, 1968. The community also had a rail station. Clyde was platted in 1875.
  • East Highland is located at Duck Lake and Highland Roads( Elevation: 1050 ft./320 m.).
  • Hickory Ridge is located at Hickory Ridge and Clyde Roads ( Elevation: 1112 ft./339 m.).
  • Highland is located along Livingston Road between Highland and Eleanor Roads (Western point: Eastern point: Elevation: 1014 ft./309 m.).
  • Seven Harbors is located on Duck Lake Road between White Lake and Wardlow Roads and Duck Lake and White Lake ( Elevation: 1030/314 m.).
  • West Highland is located at Hickory Ridge and Highland Roads ( Elevation: 1014 ft./309 m.).

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (5.73%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census Milford High School is located in the township.

Notes

  • Charter Township of Highland
  • Highland Downtown Development Authority
  • Highland Township Historical Society
  • Highland Township Public Library