1919 Map of Kelleys Island

About this map

Kelleys Island anchors this maritime survey, illustrating the isolated geography of the Erie Islands before the mid-century surge in Great Lakes tourism. The island's internal structure is clearly defined, showing the Estes School and St Michael School alongside significant extractive industry at the local Quarry. To the south, across the South Passage, the mainland peninsula features the established lakeside communities of Lakeside and Marblehead, which served as vital port connections for the region's stone trade and religious retreats. The topography captures the natural profile of Pt Marblehead and the sheltered waters of Sandusky Bay, providing a look at the international water boundary between the Ontario-Ohio line and the United States-Canada border. This 1916 fieldwork reflects a time when lake travel and shoreline industry dictated the layout of these coastal Erie County settlements.