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1949 Map of Hammond

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Hammond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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Black Lake dominates this northern landscape, its irregular shoreline defined by points like McNeil Pt and numerous islands including Conger Island and Big Island. This 1949 survey illustrates a rural economy centered on the river systems and the New York Central railroad, which served settlements from North Hammond through Oakvale Station. In the village of Hammond, the presence of the Hammond Airport and Hammond Cem marks a local hub of activity near the St. Lawrence and Jefferson County line.

The interior is dotted with a dense network of district schools, such as Scotch Settlement Sch and Rogers School No 6, reflecting a decentralized community structure. Industry is visible along the waterways at Natural Dam and near a Sawmill on Chippewa Creek. Families and local historians will find significant genealogical value in the numerous burial grounds, including the Oldsville Cem and Pineview Cem, situated among the winding courses of the Oswegatchie River and Indian River.