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1942 Map of Chaumont

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Chaumont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The northern reaches of Chaumont Bay define this 1942 landscape, where the waters meet the limestone-rich plains of Lyme and Cape Vincent. The settlement of Chaumont sits at the mouth of the Chaumont River, serving as a focal point for the regional rail-and-water economy along the New York Central line. Moving west, the map details the village of Three Mile Bay and the elongated landmass of Point Peninsula, which is nearly severed from the mainland by the deep indentation of Guffin Bay.

Several rural schoolhouses, including Wells School and Putman School, indicate the distribution of farming families during the early war years. Local history is deeply embedded in the land through family-named landmarks like the Harris Cem and Harder Cem. The map also captures the early footprint of Long Pt State Park, highlighting the transition of these shores into recreational destinations alongside traditional maritime and agricultural uses.