1952 Map of Estral Beach

About this map

Estral Beach sits on the western shore of Lake Erie in the early 1950s, serving as a concentrated residential hub amidst the marshy transitions of the Monroe County coastline. The township boundary between Berlin and Frenchtown cuts through the area just south of Swan Creek, which empties into the lake near several small offshore structures. To the north, the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area preserves the wetland character of the shoreline, defined by levees and drainage channels. Navigational details such as a Submerged Wreck and the international boundary between the United States and Canada highlight the maritime importance of this stretch of water. Local transit is facilitated by Masserant Rd and Port Sunlight Road, which connect the beach community to the inland agricultural and industrial corridors of Southeast Michigan.