This is an aerial image of the Soo Locks, connecting Lake Superior and Lake Huron. It features a view of a bulk freighter exiting the locks along with other ships in the locks awaiting release.

The caption states:

THE SOO LOCKS
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan
Here, on the left, is the newest lock (Mc Arthur) next to it the oldest (Poe) next the Davis lock, then the Sabin lock. Then you see the power plant and St. Mary’s Rapids. In the distance, with a boat emerging, is the Canadian Lock, and then Sault Ste. Marie, Canada.

–The locks pass an average of 10,000 ships a year, even though the locks close in the winter.

This postcard is dated 1955.

This card is an image of the SS Frank Purnell, originally named SS McIntyre. It was a bulk freighter built in 1943 to support increased production for World War 2. It is categorized as a type L6-S-B1 bulk freighter.

The caption states
THE SOO LOCKS
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

A giant lake freighter completely fills the MacArthur lock, where is will be lowered 20 fee to Lake Huron level before steaming on its way. Seen here from the visitors observation tower provided by the U.S. Corps of Engineers, which organization operates the Locks. One can almost reach out and tough the freighters. It is an excellent place for camera fans to get pictures of the never-ending procession of freighters, and some passenger boats. – Photo by Lucy Gridley

–This particular freighter is still in existence at the time of this posting, It was used as a barge and is now laid up on the Calumet River in Michigan.

This post card likely dates from the 1950s.

This is an image of a rock arch which spans an inlet of Lake Michigan on Mackinac Island, roughly between the Lower and Upper Peninsulas of Michigan.

The caption states:

ARCH ROCK
This natural rock formation, with a span of 50 feet, stands 149 feet above the blue waters of the Straits of Mackinac. There’s a beautiful view from the railing alongside, and this is one of the most photographed spots on the island. This scene is included on the Carriage Tours.

— Carriage tours are provided on Mackinac Island because no motorcars are allowed to land at the island, keeping the island in a state reminiscent of its history.

This card likely dates from the 1950s.

This images shows the main buildings and flagpole of Ft. Wilkins State Park as seen from a boat on Lake Superior.

The caption states:

Fort Wilkins State Park

In the “Copper Country” of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Old Fort Wilkins – once an important military center is now a state park and is host to thousands of vacationers every year.

–The is a dedicated historical association that helps to maintain the park and provides interpretive guides as well as historical re-enactors.

This postcard is dated 1950.

This image shows a road descending down towards Lake Superior on the left, and Lake Fanny Hooe on the right. It is part of the Brockway Mountain Drive in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The caption reads:

BROCKWAY VIEW

In the Copper Country of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Seen here are Lake Superior and the left and Lake Fanny Hooe on the right. This spot is always a favorite stopping place with those who take the Mountain Drive. If possible take this trip in the Fall when nature is really in her glory.

— This postcard is dated 1955

This is an image of the drive and viewing point at West Bluff on Brockway Mountain Drive in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The caption states:

THE WEST BLUFF OF BROCKWAY MOUNTAIN DRIVE

In The Copper Country of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

IN this distance can be seen Lake Superior, Lake Fanny Hooe, and Keweenaw Park Cottages.

–This postcard is dated 1955

This image shows a curving lakeshore beach with large pieces of driftwood scattered about. This is most likely a photograph of a beach along Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The caption states:

Driftwood — claimed again and again by the waves and finally cast ashore on a lonely beach.

Vacationland Scene

–This postcard is dated 1958

This is an image of trees showing their autumn colors along a rustic roadway, probably in the state of Michigan.

The caption states:

A WOODLAND TRAIL IN OCTOBER

You might fancy yourself in Fairyland if you were driving along this road. The riot of color almost takes your breath away.

Vacationland Scene

— The postcard is dated 1955.

This image is of a group of tourists viewing the sites below the surface of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi Spring, near the town of Manistique, Michigan. It is part of Palms Brook State Park. Because the water flows fast and continuous, it is very clear and allows viewing of numerous submerged objects, flora and fauna.

The caption states:

KITCH-ITI-KI-PI SPRING

Near Manistique, Michigan

Kitch-iti-ki-pi, an Indian name meaning “Great Cool Water”, is 400 feet long and 200 feet wide. It is fed by more than 20 bubbling springs and so clear are its waters that a coin dropped into them may be seen zigzagging to the bottom 60 feet below.

–This card is dated 1951.

This image is of a immature white-tailed deer taken from nature, likely in the Michigan woods.

The caption states:

NATURE’S DARLING

Of all the woodland animals none attracts more human admiration than young deer. They are cautious, alert, and graceful – they are the “Sweethearts of the Woods.”

Vacationland Scene

–This image is dated 1951.