1943 Map of Fair Haven

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Little Sodus Bay and the shoreline of Lake Ontario dominate this mid-century portrait of Cayuga County, where the village of Fair Haven serves as a central hub for maritime and rail activity. The 1943 field data shows a landscape transitioning from the era of rural school districts, such as School No 16 and School No 17, to one shaped by regional infrastructure. Two major rail lines, the Lehigh Valley and the New York Central, intersect the terrain, connecting inland points like Sterling Sta and Martville to the lakefront. Along the coast, the Fair Haven Beach State Park and the prominent Lighthouse at the bay entrance highlight the area's importance for both recreation and navigation. Genealogists will find a dense distribution of family-named burial grounds, including McArthur Cem and Overacre Cem, scattered across the rolling hills of Sterling and Victory.