1959 Map of Erie

About this map

Lake Erie defines the character of this mid-century cross-border survey, illustrating the maritime and industrial connections between Southwestern Ontario and Pennsylvania. The Canadian shore is marked by extensive port settlements and conservation areas, including Rondeau Provincial Park and the long, sweeping reach of Long Point. Inland, a dense network of railroads such as the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific converges on London and St Thomas, supporting an agricultural and manufacturing corridor. On the southern shore, Erie serves as the primary American hub, anchored by its protected Erie Harbor and the sandspit of Presque Isle State Park. This period shows the region's established infrastructure before the full dominance of the modern highway system, highlighting the cultural geography of the Caradoc Indian Reserve and various family-named creeks like Catfish Creek and Kettle Creek.