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1951 Map of Oak Ridge

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Oak Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The international waterway of the Saint Marys River dominates this 1951 study of the boundary waters between Michigan and Ontario. The map documents a complex network of shipping lanes, including the West Neebish Channel and Middle Neebish Channel, which navigate around the significant landmasses of Sugar Island and Neebish Island. This maritime landscape is defined by its navigation aids and the strategic importance of the border, shown clearly at the United States Canada boundary.

On the mainland and islands, small settlements and educational outposts provide a glimpse into the local community. The presence of the State College Summer Camp near Dunbar Park and the Oak Ridge Park Sch (Abandoned) suggests a transition in the region's rural character. To the south, the Munuscong State Forest blankets the terrain, while the small settlement of Homestead sits on the eastern edge of Sugar Island, overlooking the channel.