1968 Map of Port Huron

About this map

The St Clair River serves as the focal point for this international boundary area, defining the industrial and social character of both Port Huron and its Canadian neighbor, Sarnia. By the late 1960s, the region was heavily shaped by a massive petrochemical and refining complex, seen in the numerous salt wells and a large refinery south of Sarnia. Transport networks dominate the landscape, from the St Clair Tunnel connecting the Grand Trunk Western and Canadian National railways to the heavy ship traffic suggested by the U S Customs and Canadian Customs stations at Point Edward. Local life is anchored by neighborhood landmarks such as St Stephens Sch and Pine Grove Park, while the southward expansion reaches into residential pockets like Marysville Gardens and the riverfront community of Corunna.