1958 Map of Alexandria Bay

About this map

Boldt Castle and the Sunken Rock Lighthouse dominate the riverfront at Alexandria Bay, marking the height of the mid-century Thousand Islands era. This survey, compiled from 1957 aerial photography, captures the intricate network of the St Lawrence River along the border with Canada. Large landmasses like Wellesley Island and Hill Island are mapped in detail, showing a mix of established state parks and private landmarks. Away from the tourist-heavy shoreline, the landscape transitions into the agricultural interior of Alexandria, where roads like Taylor Road and Otter Road connect small settlements such as Omar and Alexandria Center. Genealogists will find notable burial grounds including Riverside Cem and Omar Cem, while the inclusion of a Drive-in Theater near Collins Landing reflects the cultural expansion of the late 1950s.