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1958 Map of Gananoque

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Gananoque
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The St Lawrence River serves as the international boundary on this late 1950s survey, bisecting the famed Thousand Islands region between Ontario and New York. The town of Gananoque dominates the northern shore at the mouth of the Gananoque River, showing a mid-century layout that includes an Armory and a Drive-in Theater. Further inland, the Canadian National railway passes through Gananoque Junction, connecting smaller settlements such as Willetsholme, Maple Grove, and Cheeseborough.

The map details a complex maritime landscape of channels and islands, including the large landmasses of Howe Island and Grindstone Island. Natural and man-made features like the Redhorse Rock Lighthouse and various quarries indicate the area's dual reliance on river navigation and local industry. Significant portions of the archipelago are preserved as part of the St Lawrence Islands National Park, illustrating the early protection of this distinctive riverine environment.