1952 Map of Point Roberts

About this map

The unique exclave of Point Roberts is documented here as it appeared in the mid-20th century, following a 1952 field check with later revisions. Bordered by Canada to the north and the waters of the Strait of Georgia and Boundary Bay to the south, the map illustrates the peninsula's isolated geography. Civil infrastructure is centered around the U S Customs station and the Northwest Grange, while the shoreline features the prominent Pt Roberts Lighthouse and the residential pockets of Maple Beach and South Beach. Local transportation is defined by a network of coastal and inland routes including Marine Drive and Roosevelt Road. The landscape is a mix of wooded areas and open fields, with a small Landing Strip and a Trailer Park marking mid-century development.