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1952 Map of Algonac

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Algonac
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The St Clair Flats and its intricate delta environment define this mid-century survey of the waterway between Michigan and Ontario. Settlements like Algonac and Pearl Beach anchor the mainland, while Harsens Island serves as a center for recreation and community life, featuring Tashmoo Park, the Mid Channel Golf Club, and Sans Souci. The map documents a landscape of numerous channels and marshes, including the Middle Channel and South Channel, which dictate the placement of roads such as La Croix Road and Columbine Road.

Tracing the international boundary, the geography includes Squirrel Island and Walpole Island on the Canadian side, while the American side is marked by small island landings like Maple Leaf and Bedore. This survey illustrates how the unique river delta dictated settlement patterns, with homes and structures such as St Mark Ch and the Harsens Island Sch clustered along the navigable channels rather than standard inland grids.