1895 Map of Cape Vincent

About this map

Cape Vincent serves as a critical maritime and rail junction where the St. Lawrence River meets the eastern expanse of Lake Ontario. This 1895 survey, updated through the 1920s, details the international boundary line winding through the Thousand Islands, separating New York from the Dominion of Canada. The maritime importance of the region is evident through the placement of navigational aids like Tibbetts Pt. L.H. and Brown Pt. L.H., which guided vessels through the Bateau Channel and past large landmasses such as Wolfe Island and Carleton Id.. On the American shore, the N. Y. C. and H. R. R. R. (Cape Vincent Branch) terminates at the river's edge, facilitating the transfer of goods and passengers to the Steamboat Company lines. The map also captures the intricate coastline of Chaumont Bay and the smaller harbors of Grenadier Id. and Fox Id..