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1953 Map of Sodus Point

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Sodus Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Sodus Bay and its complex network of islands and sandbars define this mid-century survey of the Wayne County shoreline. The village of Sodus Point sits prominently at the bay's mouth, where the Pennsylvania railroad line terminates near the lakefront. This era shows a landscape transitioning between its maritime industrial roots and its growing identity as a lakeside retreat, evidenced by the clustered cottages at Lake Bluff and the recreational grounds of East Bay Park.

Inland, the topography of Huron is marked by drumlins and wetlands like Root Swamp. Notable coastal features such as Chimney Bluff and Crescent Beach illustrate the dynamic nature of the Lake Ontario waterfront. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites including Thornton Pt and landmarks like St Johns Chapel, while the presence of several large islands—Eagle Island, Newark Island, and Le Roy Island—highlights the unique geography of the bay before further modern development.