2023 Map of Braddock Heights

About this map

Lake Ontario defines the northern edge of this Monroe County landscape, where a series of large coastal ponds and bays create a distinctive amphibious terrain. Waterfront settlements like Payne Beach, Manitou Beach, and Crescent Beach are clustered along the barrier bars and shorelines, connected by the Lake Ontario State Pkwy. The hydrology is remarkably complex, with Braddock Bay acting as a central basin for drainage from Salmon Creek and Buttonwood Creek, while Cranberry Pond, Long Pond, and Buck Pond form a chain of protected waters to the southeast. Further inland, the residential character of North Greece and Mount Read contrasts with the marshy lowlands. Significant elevation is found at Frisbee Hill and Paddy Hill, offering a vertical break from the flat coastal plain. This 2023 survey illustrates the modern configuration of these fragile lakefront communities and the established road network including Manitou Beach Rd and Edgemere Dr.