2011 Map of Hammond

About this map

Black Lake dominates the eastern landscape of this Saint Lawrence County survey, its irregular shoreline defined by numerous islands and narrow inlets. The topography is characterized by a series of northeast-trending ridges and valleys, with Black Creek and Chippewa Creek winding through the lowlands towards the St. Lawrence River just beyond the quadrangle boundary. The settlement of Hammond serves as the central hub, surrounded by smaller historical clusters such as Oakvale, Rossie, and Cedars. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, including the Fineview Cemetery near the village center and the Black Lake Cemetery further north. The map also traces the winding courses of the Indian River and Grass Creek as they approach their confluence with the lake, illustrating a landscape deeply defined by its riparian corridors and early rural road networks.