2016 Map of Henderson

About this map

Henderson Harbor serves as a focal point for this coastal landscape where the waters of Henderson Bay meet the eastern shores of Lake Ontario. The area is defined by a series of protected inlets and points, including Whites Bay and Stony Point, which historically supported maritime and recreational activity. Moving inland from the coast, the terrain transitions to a rural agricultural pattern centered on the village of Henderson and smaller hamlets like Hungerford Corners and Rural Hill. Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Bishop Cem and Stowles Cem, are scattered across the landscape, providing essential touchpoints for genealogical research. The presence of the Graham Creek Canal and the southern marshlands near Lakeview Pond reflect the complex hydrology of Jefferson County, where local streams like Stony Creek and Sandy Creek drain into the Great Lakes system.