1943 Map of Murphy Island

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St. Lawrence River dominates this 1943 survey, marking the international boundary between the United States and Canada. Along the northern shore in Ontario, the town of Morrisburg serves as a focal point near the Rapide Plat Canal, a vital piece of inland maritime infrastructure before the mid-century seaway expansions. The landscape is a mix of agricultural clearings and dense brush, with small settlements like Williamsburg and Froatsburn connected by a network of rural roads and the Canadian National railway line. South of the river in Waddington, New York, the terrain is defined by low-lying islands and wetlands, including the large Ogden Island and the smaller Murphy Island. Local landmarks such as School No 7 and the Golf Course near Morrisburg highlight the social and recreational footprint of these riverfront communities during the early 1940s.