1958 Map of Cape Vincent North

About this map

St Lawrence River mariners and river pilots have long navigated the intricate channels surrounding Carleton Island and Wolfe Island, where the international boundary between Ontario and New York weaves through the water. This 1958 survey captures the maritime infrastructure of the era, anchored by the U. S. Coast Guard Station and a Fish Hatchery at Cape Vincent. The map reveals a landscape defined by its relation to the water, from the organized recreation at Burnham Point State Park to the small family and church burial grounds like St Vincent de Paul Cem and Judd Cem. A network of rural roads such as Vincent Road and Hell Street connects the inland farms to the riverfront, while the prominent Ferry line crossing to Wolfe Island serves as a reminder of the vital cross-border transit that sustained these river communities.