2019 Map of Henderson Bay

About this map

Lake Ontario defines the character of this maritime landscape, where the waters of Henderson Bay and Black River Bay meet the shoreline of Jefferson County. The historic village of Sackets Harbor serves as a primary coastal landmark, situated near the transition to Boultons Beach and Gilmore Shore. The peninsula of Pillar Point extends into the lake, characterized by its rural road network—including Middle RD and S Shore RD—and small family-named landmarks like Everleigh Point and Bull Rock Point. Genealogists will find several burial grounds across the rural landscape, including the Ingalls-Ingerson Cem, the Sherwin Bay Cem near Sherwin Creek, and the Stone Cem at the tip of the peninsula. Numerous islands and hazards populate the offshore areas, from the prominent Association Island and Horse Island to the submerged risks of Lime Barrel Shoal, reflecting the area's long history as a navigational corridor.