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2023 Map of Sparrowhawk Point

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sparrowhawk Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Saint Lawrence River serves as a defining international boundary, separating the United States from Canada along this stretch of Northern New York. The landscape is characterized by its riverfront points, such as Sparrowhawk Point and Rockway Point, which overlook the expansive Galop Island. Inland, the settlement of Pine Grove sits amidst a network of rural roads that bear the names of early local families, indicating a deeply rooted agricultural and community history.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, including Union Cem, O'Neill Cem, Livingston Cem, and Martin Cem. These sites, along with recreation areas like Lisbon Beach, reflect the long-standing habitation of the St. Lawrence County shoreline. The mapping of Sparrowhawk Creek and Whitehouse Bay further illustrates the complex interaction between the river's edge and the interior wetlands, a pattern of land use that has persisted for generations.