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1958 Map of Galloo Island

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Galloo Island rises from the eastern waters of Lake Ontario, anchoring a maritime landscape shaped by navigation and utility in the late 1950s. Located within the township of Hounsfield, this isolated terrain is defined by its critical role in Great Lakes passage, featuring the Galloo Island Lighthouse on its southwestern point and a Coast Guard Station situated at Gill Harbor. The interior of the island is divided between open space and a significant wooded center, while its perimeter includes precarious nautical hazards like Galloo Shoal and the nearby Little Galloo Island. Notable for maritime historians, the map identifies specific Wreckage off the northwestern shore and a Lookout Tower on the island's higher ground, reflecting a period when active surveillance and light keeping were essential for the safety of vessels traversing these treacherous waters.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain