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1902 Map of Sodus Bay

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Sodus Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Sodus Bay and the intricate shoreline of Wayne County define this 1899 survey, which captures the coastal geography of Lake Ontario at the turn of the century. The map highlights the maritime importance of Sodus Point, guarded by the Big Sodus L.H. and shielded by Charles Pt. and Sand Pt.. Inside the bay, several named islands including Bute I., Islay I., and Arran I. appear as distinct topographic features before modern coastal changes.

Moving eastward, the landscape is characterized by a series of inlets and drumlins, with East Bay and Port Bay cutting deep into the townships of Huron and Wolcott. Small agricultural settlements like North Huron and North Wolcott are shown connected by early road networks, while numerous waterways such as Mudge Creek and Wolcott Creek drain the interior toward Lake Ontario. The detailed topography illustrates the elevation at Lake Bluff, providing a clear record of the region's physical and human geography during this era.