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1952 Map of Belle Isle

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

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Belle Isle Park serves as the centerpiece of this international waterway, situated between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario. The map illustrates a dense industrial and recreational landscape, where the Detroit River meets Lake St Clair. On the American side, the grid of the city is punctuated by numerous educational landmarks, including Southeastern High Sch and Pingree Sch, alongside waterfront facilities like the Marine Hospital and Detroit Yacht Club.

South of the border in Ontario, the character shifts toward the evolving suburbs of Riverside and Sandwich East. Significant transportation infrastructure defines this area, from the Windsor Airport to the complex rail intersections at Walkerville Junction. The inclusion of Walker Farms and the smaller settlement of Tecumseh highlights the era's transition from agricultural plots to organized townships, all linked by the Canadian Pacific and New York Central railroads.