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1963 Map of Port Sanilac

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Port Sanilac
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Lake Huron defines the eastern boundary of this mid-century survey, where the rugged shoreline of Michigan's Thumb meets the established agricultural grid of Sanilac and Forester townships. The village of Port Sanilac serves as a focal point, anchored by its Lighthouse and Light atop the bluffs. The interior is characterized by a series of parallel creeks, including Sherman Day Creek, Miller Creek, and Herron Creek, which cut through the landscape toward the lake.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant detail in the placement of rural landmarks such as St Marys Cem, St John Cem, and the Cottage Sch. The map also documents the seasonal and recreational character of the lakefront, noting Roadside Park and Camp Ozanam south of the village. Industrial activity is represented by scattered Gravel Pits and Sandpits, while the road network—including Ridge Road and State Road—reveals the 19th-century land division patterns that persisted into the 1960s.