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1952 Map of Mt Clemens East

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Mt Clemens East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Selfridge Air Force Base dominates the shoreline of Anchor Bay, marking a significant military presence along the Michigan coast during the early 1950s. The landscape reflects a mix of suburban growth and recreational development, anchored by the expansive St Clair Metropolitan Beach and its distinctive Parkway. Inland, the Clinton River meanders toward the lake, bordered by local landmarks like the Gowanie Country Club and several small schools including the Dickinson Sch and South River Sch.

The southern portion of the map reveals the emerging residential patterns of St Clair Shores and Lakeside, where a network of canals and drains, such as the Cut-Off Canal and Beuf Drain, manage the low-lying terrain near L'anse Creuse Bay. This area also features specialized institutions like the Sigma Gamma Hospital Sch, illustrating the community's mid-century infrastructure and social services.