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1959 Map of Sackets Harbor

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Sackets Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Sackets Harbor serves as a focal point for this Lake Ontario shoreline survey, where military history and coastal aviation meet. The map documents the Watertown Municipal Airport and a prominent Radio Range Sta, reflecting the mid-century infrastructure of Hounsfield and Brownville. Along the waterfront, Navy Point and the Lookout Tower stand near the village center, while further south, Westcott Beach State Park marks the transition into Henderson.

Inland, the landscape is defined by the Black River Bay and various family-named crossroads such as Jewettville, Stowell Corners, and Maxon Corners. The presence of several historic burial grounds, including the Military Cem and Muskallonge Cem, provides valuable reference points for genealogists. The transport network is anchored by several routes including the Old Military Road and the early layout of the Empire Stateway.