1903 Map of Clayton

About this map

The St. Lawrence River defines the northern edge of this Thousand Islands region survey, showing the intricate shoreline and international boundary with the Dominion of Canada. The village of Clayton serves as a primary rail terminus for the New York Central & Hudson River R.R. (Clayton Br.), which supported the area's growth as a major transit hub. Further south, the landscape is shaped by the wide waters of Chaumont Bay and Guffin Bay, where settlements like Chaumont and Threemile Bay are connected by the Cape Vincent Branch. The interior terrain reveals a transition from the riverfront to the agricultural lands around Depauville and Limerick. Genealogists may find value in the specific locations of landings and small points like Pt. Salubrious and Clines Point, along with the route of the Black River Traction Co. Electric R.R. near the southern border.