Lake Erie historical map of 1901
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A 1901 map of Lake Erie prepared by the War Department, Corps of Engineers projected from a trigonometrical survey executed in 1875, 1876, 1877 and 1878. Additions and corrections in 1900 and 1901. The map shows lighthouses, soundings, and islands in Lake Erie.
This file appears in: Childhood on Lake Erie
Childhood on Lake Erie
"As I mentioned earlier, Dunkirk is on the shore of Lake Erie. Our house was just a few houses away from the shoreline. Swimming was the most important activity for us. We would go as often as possible throughout the day, practically every day. Up…