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1964 Map of Drummond

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Drummond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Drummond Island anchors this mid-century survey, positioned at the international boundary between the United States and Canada along the North Channel. The settlement of Drummond serves as the local hub, supporting a landscape defined by its relation to the water and dense woods of the Lake Superior State Forest. Cultural sites such as the Indian Cem and an Indian Mound near Scott Bay point to a deep history of habitation long before modern aviation brought the Drummond Island Airport.

Geological diversity is evident in the expansive Maxton Plain and the intricate cluster of islands including Harbor Island National Wildlife Refuge and Quarry Island. Navigation and resource management are highlighted by the Maxton Lookout Tower and the various gravel pits scattered near the island's interior roads. This record captures the transition of the island from a remote maritime outpost to a place of conservation and recreational utility.