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1959 Map of Thunder Bay

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Thunder Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Thunder Bay serves as the focal point for this mid-century look at the international waters where Ontario and Michigan meet. The landscape is defined by its dramatic coastal geography, including the Sibley Peninsula and the distinct formation of The Sleeping Giant. Inland, the settlement pattern follows the tracks of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railroads, connecting communities like Rosslyn Village, Stanley, and Murillo.

The western shore of Lake Superior reveals a transition from industrial hubs like Fort William to the protected wilderness of Isle Royale National Park and Sibley Provincial Park. The map documents a complex network of river systems, notably the Kaministikwia River and Pigeon River, which delineate the border between the Canada-United States. Notable landmarks such as The Palisades and Kakabeka Falls highlight the geological character of the region during this era of post-war development.