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1895 Map of Stony Island

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Stony Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1900
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1900

About this map

The eastern reaches of Lake Ontario are defined by this 1890s survey of the island chain and mainland points guarding the entrance to the Sackets Harbor region. Navigation is the primary theme of this maritime landscape, anchored by the Galloo Id. L.H. and Stony Point L.H. lighthouse stations. These beacons provided critical guidance for vessels maneuvering through the open water and around the treacherous shoals surrounding Galloo Island, Little Galloo Id., and Calf Id..

On the mainland, the township boundaries of Henderson and Hounsfield are visible near Stony Point, where a sparse network of roads connects coastal properties. The interior of the islands reveals localized geography like North Pond and Gill Harbor on Galloo Island, and Dutch John Bay on Stony Island. This survey captures the coastline before the 20th-century expansion of recreational and military infrastructure, preserving the rural and maritime character of Jefferson County's waterfront.