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2016 Map of Sackets Harbor

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sackets Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Sackets Harbor stands as a focal point on this eastern shore of Lake Ontario, where the Black River Bay meets the mainland. The landscape is defined by the strategic waterways of the Black River Channel and the marshy expanses of Beaver Meadows, reflecting a coastline shaped by both military history and maritime commerce. Inland, the terrain is dotted with small agricultural and residential clusters like Jewettville, Camps Mills, and Sulphur Springs, connected by a network of historic routes including Old Military Rd and Military Rd.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, including the Military Cem near the harbor and the Muskalonge Cem to the northeast. The presence of Watertown International Airport in the upper corner and the established community of Adams Center in the southeast illustrate the modern infrastructure that has grown around these older Jefferson County settlements. From the limestone points of Pillar Point and Storrs Point to the winding course of Stony Creek, the map reveals a complex geography of wetlands and waterfronts.