1912 Map of Hammond

About this map

Black Lake and its intricate shoreline of bays and islands dominate this northern New York landscape, which was surveyed between 1908 and 1910. The region is defined by a series of parallel ridges and narrow lakes, with the Oswegatchie River and Indian River cutting through the terrain. Evidence of early industrial activity and community life is widespread, from the Old Iron Works near the southern boundary to the numerous neighborhood schoolhouses like California School and Scotch Settlement School. In Rossie and Oxbow, the rivers served as vital corridors for early settlement, while the And R R railroad line connected villages such as Spragueville and Keene to the wider economy. The map preserves the placement of many small corners and stations, including Oakvale Sta and Chapel Corners, illustrating the dense network of rural hamlets that once populated St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties.