1952 Map of Estral Beach

About this map

Estral Beach sits at the edge of Lake Erie, a small lakefront community defined by its proximity to the water and the extensive marshes of the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area. Surveyed during the mid-century, the map reveals a landscape managed for both recreation and utility, featuring a protective Levee and the regulated waters of Langton Creek. The grid of the settlement is accessed via local routes like Masserant Rd and Port Sunlight Rd, which connect the shoreline to the inland township of Berlin. Offshore, the depths of the lake are marked by a Submerged Wreck and designated Dumping Ground zones, hinting at the maritime activity and industrial requirements of the era. The boundary between Berlin and Frenchtown cuts through the coastal terrain near Swan Creek, illustrating the local administrative divisions of Monroe County during this period.