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1942 Map of Galloo Island
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1942 Map of Galloo Island

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Galloo Island and its smaller neighbor Little Galloo Island sit isolated in the eastern waters of Lake Ontario in this 1942 survey. During the early years of World War II, the island's strategic maritime position is emphasized by the presence of a Coast Guard Sta and a Lookout Tower positioned near the northeastern shore. Navigation for the Great Lakes shipping lanes was supported by the Galloo Island L H, located on the western tip of the landmass. The map illustrates a landscape of dense woodland and clearings like Hounsfield, with maritime activity centered around sheltered inlets like Gill Harbor and North Pond. At this scale, the remote character of the island is evident, showing only a small cluster of structures at Galloo and a limited network of unimproved roads connecting the light station to the harbor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 21.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain