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1951 Map of Sault Ste. Marie

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sault Ste. Marie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Sault Ste Marie serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey of the eastern Upper Peninsula, documenting the strategic and commercial landscape where Lake Nicolet meets the Saint Marys River. The city's northern edge is defined by intensive military and maritime infrastructure, including Camp Lucas and the Sault Ste Marie Municipal Airport. South of the urban center, the map reveals a rural network of small agricultural and fishing communities like Dafter, Gardenville, and Barbeau.

A notable density of educational landmarks, such as Baker Sch and Ransonville Sch, reflects the organized township structure of the era. The presence of Green Sch Aban'd and Park Sch Aban'd indicates shifting population centers as the region transitioned toward more modern infrastructure. Transportation history is captured through the dual presence of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic and Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods from the Munuscong State Forest and the surrounding woods.