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1914 Map of Algonac

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Algonac
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

Harsens Isl. and the complex wetlands of the St. Clair River delta dominate this 1914 military reconnaissance sheet. This area, known for its intricate water channels like Chenal a Bout Rond and the North Channel, was a hub for maritime activity and recreational clubs at the dawn of the twentieth century. The map highlights social and industrial landmarks including the Canada Club, The Old Club, and the Walton Salt Assn near Pearl Beach.

Navigational aids are meticulously recorded, from Harsen Isl. Upper Lt. No. 9 to the St. Clair Flats Canal Upper Lt., essential for vessels moving between Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River. Along the northern shore, settlements such as New Baltimore, Anchorville, and Fairhaven are connected by the Rapid System railway, while the interior of Cottrellville and Clay townships shows a transition from rural farmsteads to marshy coastal developments like Tashmoo Park and Maple Leaf.