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1953 Map of Sodus Point

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Sodus Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Sodus Bay dominates this coastal survey, where the deep waters of Lake Ontario meet a complex network of barrier beaches and islands. The settlement of Sodus Point sits at the western entrance to the bay, characterized by its grid of streets and a prominent Golf Course. To the east, the landscape shifts toward the dramatic elevations of Chimney Bluffs and the rural community of North Huron.

The hydrography, recorded in the late 1940s, details the intricate interior of the bay, including Eagle Island, Le Roy Island, and Newark Island. Small landmarks like St Johns Chapel and East Bay Park indicate the area's development as a summer destination and local center. The presence of Crescent Beach and Charles Pt highlights the narrow landforms that separate the sheltered bays from the open lake, a geography that historically dictated the maritime and recreational character of this Wayne County shoreline.