Galloo Island Lighthouse stands as a prominent sentinel on the southern tip of the Galloo Islands, marking a critical navigation point within the eastern waters of Lake Ontario. This 2011 survey illustrates the isolated geography of the archipelago, including the smaller Little Galloo Island and the protective indentations of Gill Harbor and North Pond. The map reveals the underwater topography surrounding these landmasses, such as the Galloo Shoal and the depths of Galloo Basin, which have historically dictated maritime traffic patterns in this section of Jefferson County. The relationship between the lighthouse and the natural harbors suggests a landscape defined by seasonal maritime utility and the long-standing navigational requirements of the Great Lakes.
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1895 · Stony Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1895 · Cape Vincent
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Stony Point
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Galloo Island
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Cape Vincent South
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Point Peninsula
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Cape Vincent
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Kingston
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Galloo Island
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Point Peninsula
USGS Topo · 1:24,000