1952 Map of Point Roberts

About this map

The unique geography of Point Roberts is defined by its position as an American pene-exclave, separated from the mainland United States by the 49th parallel. This 1952 survey details the small community bounded by Boundary Bay and the Strait of Georgia, highlighting the international border crossing at U S Customs on Roosevelt Road. The landscape is largely comprised of small residential clusters like Maple Beach and South Beach, connected by a network of local thoroughfares including Marine Drive and Gulf Road. Maritime navigation is anchored by the Pt Roberts Lighthouse at the southwestern tip, while social life in the mid-century period centered around landmarks like the Northwest Grange. The map provides a clear look at the township's layout before extensive modern development altered the shoreline and internal road structures.