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1953 Map of Sodus Point

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Sodus Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Lake Ontario's shoreline is defined by a series of barrier beaches and islands in this mid-century survey of the Wayne County coast. The village of Sodus Point stands as a primary hub, where the Pennsylvania railroad line terminates at the water's edge, reflecting its historical role as a transit point for Great Lakes commerce. The map meticulously details the complex geography of Sodus Bay, featuring several prominent landmasses including Newark Island, Eagle Island, and Le Roy Island.

Further east, the landscape transitions to the distinctive terrain of Chimney Bluff and the smaller inlet of East Bay. Small settlements such as Lake Bluff and North Huron are connected by local routes like Garner Road, while St Johns Chapel serves as a localized landmark. This survey, compiled from 1938 aerial photography and 1953 field work, documents the shoreline as it existed before decades of erosion and modern development altered these sensitive coastal features.