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1964 Map of St. Ignace

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of St. Ignace
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Mackinac Bridge dominates this mid-1960s study, connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan across the Straits of Mackinac. This era shows a landscape where maritime history and modern infrastructure meet, anchored by St Ignace to the north and Mackinaw City to the south. The map documents the extensive ferry routes still active across the waters, navigating past hazards like North Graham Shoal and Majors Shoal.

On land, the rail economy is represented by the Pennsylvania and New York Central lines, terminating near the waterfront. Local landmarks such as La Salle High Sch and the Tollgate at the bridge entrance provide fine-grained detail for genealogists and local historians. Large-scale conservation efforts are evident in the surrounding Hiawatha National Forest and Mackinac Island State Park, which preserves the island's unique character as seen during this period of growing regional tourism.