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2016 Map of Chippewa Bay

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Chippewa Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Saint Lawrence River serves as the central artery for this international border region, where the boundary between Canada and the United States threads through a dense archipelago. The settlement of Chippewa Bay anchors the New York shoreline, acting as a gateway to the intricate cluster of islands that define this stretch of the Thousand Islands. Notable landforms such as Dark Island and the Indian Chief Islands sit amidst a complex network of shoals and channels, including Superior Shoal and McPhall Shoal, which have historically dictated the patterns of navigation and seasonal habitation.

Along the mainland, local routes like Chippewa Point Rd and River Rd provide access to numerous points and coves, including Sheephead Point and Duck Cove. The geography transitions from the open water of the river to protected basins like Lake of the Isles and Goose Bay, reflecting a landscape deeply influenced by its riparian location. This 2016 survey documents the enduring spatial relationship between the small coastal communities and the river's numerous named islands, such as Crossover Island and Cedar Island.