1984 Map of Drummond

About this map

Drummond Island and St Joseph Island dominate this international border survey, illustrating the complex archipelago where the St Marys River meets North Channel (Lake Huron). The map details a transition from the industrial activity at the Quarry near Drummond to the preserved wilderness of the Lake Superior State Forest. The proximity of the United States and Canada is clearly defined through the Chippewa Channel and Mississagi Bay, highlighting a shared maritime landscape defined by narrow straits like De Tour Passage. Small settlements such as Maxton and De Tour Village serve as anchors for the rural road networks on the Michigan side, while the Thessalon River and Mississagi River flow into the channel from the Ontario mainland. This cartography captures the region's mid-century character, balancing active aviation at Drummond Island Airport with the secluded inlets of Potagannissing Bay.