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1960 Map of Algoma

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Algoma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Algoma serves as the focal point of this 1960s coastal study, situated where the Ahnapee and Western Creek meets Lake Michigan. The town’s harbor is clearly marked with Water Lights and a nearby Hospital, while the industrial and transport infrastructure is defined by the Ahnapee and Western railroad corridor. The surrounding landscape in Kewaunee and Door Counties is a mix of agricultural land and wooded patches, dotted with essential community hubs like the Maplewood Sch and the St Paul's Sch.

Tracing the Lake Michigan shoreline reveals recreational and local landmarks such as La Salle Park and Woodard Point. Inland, a high density of small cemeteries and schools, including Brockhausen Cem and Kodan Sch, provides a clear view of the mid-century rural settlement pattern. The map also records numerous Gravel Pits, indicating the local extractive economy that supported the development of the region's road network during this era.