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1959 Map of Henderson Bay

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Henderson Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Lake Ontario dominates this 1959 coastal survey, framing the irregular shoreline of Jefferson County where protected waters meet the open lake. The maritime heritage of the region is centered on Sackets Harbor, featuring the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park and navigation aids like the Light Tower Horse Island. The map details a complex geography of peninsulas and islands, including Lyme Point Peninsula and the offshore Association Island, which are critical to the character of Henderson Bay.

Agricultural and recreational patterns are evident in the transition from inland cemeteries like Stone Cem to the public reaches of Westcott Beach State Park. The shoreline is dotted with local landmarks such as Boultons Beach and Everleigh Pt, while hazards to navigation are carefully marked at Lime Barrel Shoal. This documentation of the eastern Lake Ontario shore preserves the mid-century layout of small settlements and the emerging prominence of state-managed recreation lands.