1893 Map of Sackets Harbor

About this map

Sackets Harbor serves as the focal point of this coastal Lake Ontario survey, emphasizing its military and maritime significance in the late 19th century. The presence of Madison Barracks and the Sackets Harbor L. H. on Navy Pt. highlights the area's strategic positioning along Black River Bay. Inland, the landscape is defined by the agrarian and industrial development of the late 1800s, with various family-named settlements like Greens Settlement and Thomas Settlement dotting the countryside. Transportation is anchored by the R. W. and O. R. R., which connects the rural centers of Adams Center and Adams to the wider region. The shoreline is intricately mapped, showing the complex geography of Henderson Bay and the numerous points and islands, such as Horse Id. and Pillar Pt., that guided sailors toward the harbor.