1953 Map of Hammondsport

About this map

Hammondsport sits at the southern tip of Keuka Lake where the Hammondsport Inlet feeds into the water. This mid-century survey illustrates the intense concentration of shoreline settlements and landings along the western and eastern banks of the lake's southern reach. Small communities such as Catawba, Urbana, and Gibson Landing are shown at the water's edge, while higher elevations to the west reveal rural hubs like South Pulteney and Elmbois. The topography is defined by the steep transition from the lake surface up to heights like Mount Washington, creating a landscape where road networks follow narrow valleys and shorelines. Local genealogists will find value in the placement of the Chestnut Grove Cem and smaller upland sites, alongside the layout of Wayne Four Corners and North Urbana during this period of Finger Lakes development.