1954 Map of West Ninemile Point

About this map

Lake Ontario dominates the shoreline of the town of Sterling in this mid-century survey, which reveals a landscape defined by its interface with the water. The land is marked by small settlements and rural infrastructure, including the summer destination of Moon Beach and the prominent protrusion of West Ninemile Point. Bathymetric data and depth soundings reach far into the lake, illustrating the maritime importance of the region to the Department of Public Works and federal agencies. Inland, the map traces the winding course of Ninemile Creek and a network of local thoroughfares like Marsh Road and Wheeler Road. This survey reflects a time when coastal New York maintained a quiet, rural character focused on small creek drainage and lakeside living.