1952 Map of Marine City

About this map

The St Clair River corridor in the early 1950s was a landscape defined by its international border and bustling shoreline settlements. This survey captures the riverine economy between Marine City and Algonac, where the Chesapeake and Ohio and Port Huron and Detroit railroads trace the Michigan bank. The map reveals a dense network of country schools like Diem Sch and Maple Crest Sch and communal landmarks such as Gleaners Hall. Along the water, recreational and residential pockets like Avalon Beach and Cherry Beach appear alongside the industrial footprint of the river. Across the water on the Canadian side, the Walpole Island Indian Reserve and Woodtick Island sit in the main channel, illustrating the close proximity of Ontario hamlets like Port Lambton and Baby Point to their American neighbors.