1977 Map of Massena Port of Entry

About this map

The St Lawrence River serves as the focal point for this 1970s infrared color image map, capturing the complex international border zone between New York, Ontario, and Quebec. This aerial perspective highlights the significant infrastructure required for cross-border transit, notably the Seaway International Bridge and the Roosevelt Bridge connecting the United States to Cornwall Island. The imagery provides a distinct view of the river's numerous landforms, from Pilon Island to the appropriately named Graveyard Point near Glen Walter. On the American side, the settlement pattern around Rooseveltown and Hogansburg is clearly defined, showing the proximity of the Massena Port of Entry US Customs to the winding course of the Raquette River and St Regis River. This map is particularly useful for observing the 1970s land use of the St Regis area and the industrial and residential footprint of Cornwall.