1950s Maps of Warren County, New York

1. 1950 Map of Glens Falls

   

   1950 Glens Falls

   1950 Print · USGS

   The Adirondacks and the Green Mountains meet in this mid-century survey of the New York and Vermont borderlands. Researchers can trace the industrial rail corridors of the Rutland RR and Delaware & Hudson RR connecting Glens Falls, Rutland, and the shores of Lake George.

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4. 1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print

   

   1950 Utica

   1951 Print · USGS

   Central New York in the post-war era showcases the industrial Mohawk Valley and the pristine Adirondack interior. Researchers can trace transportation networks like the New York Central Railroad and find early Cold War sites such as Griffiss Air Force Base.

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7. 1950 Map of Ticonderoga, 1952 Print

   

   1950 Ticonderoga

   1952 Print · USGS

   The Ticonderoga region was a vital crossroads at mid-century, where the waters of Lake George and Lake Champlain meet. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the area through landmarks like Fort Ticonderoga, St Marys Cem, and the old Lower Chilson Sch.

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10. 1950 Map of Putnam, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Putnam

    1952 Print · USGS

    New York’s Adirondack foothills meet the Vermont border at mid-century, spanning the high ground between two major lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the lakeside settlements of Putnam and Dresden or find old family sites like Gilletts Cem and the Swale Sch.

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13. 1950 Map of Ticonderoga, 1960 Print

    

    1950 Ticonderoga

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Champlain Valley around the Vermont and New York border comes into focus just after the war, showing a landscape defined by its historic forts and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Burdick Crossing, local schools such as Lake Sch, and old cemeteries including Lakeview Cem.

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16. 1950 Map of Whitehall, 1960 Print

    

    1950 Whitehall

    1960 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Washington County and the Vermont border are revealed here at a time when the lake-and-rail economy remained central. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Dresden Cem, locate the William Miller Chapel, or find the old Hooper Mine and Carver Falls Dam.

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19. 1953 Map of Paradox Lake, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Paradox Lake

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Adirondack wilderness of the early fifties is preserved here, showing the balance between quiet settlements and the region's industrial past. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Ironville, St Nicholas Chapel, and the Schroon River Cem.

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22. 1953 Map of Schroon Lake, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Schroon Lake

    1956 Print · USGS

    Schroon Lake and the surrounding Adirondack high peaks are captured here in the early fifties before major highway expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished mountain hamlets like Irishtown, Olmstedville, and St Marys Ch.

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25. 1954 Map of Newcomb, 1957 Print

    

    1954 Newcomb

    1957 Print · USGS

    The High Peaks wilderness of Essex and Hamilton Counties is captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the settlement of Newcomb. Researchers can trace the Old Military Road, locate the Tahawus Club, and identify mid-century retreats like Camp Che-na-wah and Aiden Lair.

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28. 1954 Map of Thirteenth Lake, 1957 Print

    

    1954 Thirteenth Lake

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Adirondack high country near Johnsburg and Chester was defined by its mineral wealth and rail lines in the 1950s. Trace old mountain roads to Bakers Mills, see the Delaware and Hudson rail line, or find the Lookout Tower on Gore Mtn.

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31. 1954 Map of Harrisburg, 1958 Print

    

    1954 Harrisburg

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Adirondack foothills and the Sacandaga valley appear here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by mountain hamlets and seasonal camps. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Scofield Cem, the Edinburg Ch, and the remote settlement of Griffin.

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34. 1955 Map of Lake Luzerne, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Lake Luzerne

    1957 Print · USGS

    The southern Adirondacks in the mid-1950s show a landscape shaped by the Hudson River and the expanding Sacandaga Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Stony Creek Sta, local burials at Harris Cem, and the early layout of Lake Luzerne.

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37. 1955 Map of Glens Falls, 1958 Print

    

    1955 Glens Falls

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Hudson River valley and the southern gateway to the Adirondacks are captured here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Union Cem, locate the Mud Street Sch, and explore the grounds of Fort William Henry.

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40. 1956 Map of Glens Falls, 1968 Print

    

    1956 Glens Falls

    1968 Print · USGS

    Upper New York and the Vermont mountains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rugged rail-and-river network of the Northeast. Researchers can trace the paths of the Delaware and Hudson RR and Rutland RR as they wind through valley towns like Poultney and Whitehall.

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43. 1957 Map of Utica

    

    1957 Utica

    1957 Print · USGS

    Central New York and the Adirondack foothills are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Mohawk River corridor and the growing highway system. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the New York Central and locate communities from Lowville to Gloversville.

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46. 1958 Map of Bolton Landing, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Bolton Landing

    1960 Print · USGS

    Lake George and its rugged islands are the centerpiece of this mid-century survey of the eastern Adirondacks. Local historians and genealogists can trace property locations and landing sites from Bolton Landing to Hague, including features like Union Chapel and the historic Sabbathday Point.

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49. 1958 Map of North Creek, 1960 Print

    

    1958 North Creek

    1960 Print · USGS

    Warren County’s Adirondack heartland is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the river-and-rail corridors of the upper Hudson. Trace local history through the Delaware and Hudson rail line, Pottersville hamlets, and the Pack Forest.

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52. 1959 Map of Glens Falls

    

    1959 Glens Falls

    1959 Print · USGS

    Upper New York and Vermont are captured here during the late 1950s, a period of transition for these mountain communities. Researchers can trace the legacy of the region's river-and-rail economy through landmarks like Lake George, Saratoga Springs, and Killington Peak.

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