1961 Map of Lakeport

About this map

The international border between the United States and Canada runs through the deep blue of Lake Huron and the St Clair River, anchoring this early 1960s study of the Michigan and Ontario shorelines. On the American side, the city of Port Huron shows a dense street grid transitioning into the military grounds of Fort Gratiot. The map details a landscape shaped by water and transit, where the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks parallel the coast, and small communities like Keewahdin and Gardendale appear north of the city center. To the north, the recreational character of the region is evident in the sprawling Lakeport State Park, while specialized infrastructure like the Baker Airport, the Lighthouse, and a Drive-in Theater along the coast highway highlights the mid-century development of St. Clair County.