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1951 Map of Sault Ste. Marie South

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sault Ste. Marie South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Soo Locks and Powerhouse dominate the northern waterfront of Sault Ste. Marie, where the Saint Marys River marks the international boundary between Michigan and Ontario. This 1950s survey captures the industrial and maritime vital center of the region, detailing the North Canal and South Canal alongside the Soo Line rail infrastructure. Southeast of the city, the landscape transitions to the rural character of Sugar Island and small mainland settlements like Gardenville and Rosedale.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the distribution of early educational and religious sites, such as the Methodist Mission Reserve and various district schools including Gardenville Sch and Pine Rest Sch. The map also documents aviation history through the Soo Seaplane Base and the Sault Ste Marie Municipal Airport, illustrating how the transportation network evolved along the Lake Nicolet shoreline.