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1966 Map of Belfort

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Belfort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Beaver River powers a series of industrial sites and scenic waterscapes in this mid-1960s study of the Lewis County landscape. At Belfort, a central hydroelectric hub is evident, featuring a Powerplant, substation, and the Belfort Pond. The river's flow is further harnessed downstream and upstream at High Falls and Effley Falls, creating a chain of reservoirs including Taylorville Pond and Effley Falls Pond. These hydraulic developments are set against the heavily wooded backdrop of the State Forest Preserve and the western edge of Adirondack State Park.

Smaller settlements and local landmarks reveal the community structure of Croghan and New Bremen. Local history is anchored by St Anthonys Ch and St Vincent De Paul Ch, while the presence of the Indian Aqueduct and the Erie Canal trace the region's complex water management history. From the heights of Mt Tom to the lowlands of Bailey Swamp, the map documents a terrain defined by its transition from managed timberland to water-driven industry.