1953 Map of Hammondsport

About this map

Hammondsport sits at the southern tip of the y-shaped Keuka Lake, serving as a central hub for the surrounding grape-growing region of the Finger Lakes. The map illustrates a landscape of deep glacial valleys and steep ridges, where the Bath and Hammondsport Inlet feeds into the lake's southern basin. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the shoreline and at rural crossroads, with hamlets like South Pulteney and Wayne Four Corners anchoring the upland agricultural areas. The Bath and Hammondsport railroad line follows the valley floor, highlighting the importance of rail transport for moving goods from the lakeside town to broader markets. On the eastern shore, seasonal communities and landings such as Grove Springs and Gibson Landing demonstrate the lake's early development as a recreation and transport corridor. Prominent heights like Mount Washington overlook the water, defining the topographical character of the Urbana and Pulteney townships.