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1944 Map of Hammond

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Hammond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

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Black Lake dominates the upper half of this landscape, its irregular shoreline defined by features like Orchard Bay, Lonesome Bay, and the prominent Big Island. The region is a dense network of small rural schoolhouses and tiny hamlets, reflecting a mid-century community structure before the widespread consolidation of local districts. Educational landmarks such as Scotch Settlement Sch, Bigelow Sch, and Rapids Sch are scattered across the townships of Hammond and Macomb.

Industrial and transportation history is evident along the Indian River and the Oswegatchie River. In the southeast, the Old Iron Works near Somerville points to the area's mineral processing past, while the New York Central Railroad serves as the primary transit artery, stopping at South Hammond Oakvale Sta. From the river crossing at Rossie to the falls at Natural Dam, the map captures a rural New York economy tied closely to its waterways and isolated homesteads.