1903 Map of Big Moose

About this map

The New York Central and Hudson River R. R. cuts a narrow path through this wilderness landscape at the turn of the century, connecting remote settlements like Beaver River and Woods Lake to the outside world. This 1903 survey, reprinted in 1930, illustrates an era of transition for the Adirondack region, where logging and early tourism relied on the Adirondack Division and seasonal Steamboat Routes across the larger lakes. The massive Beaver River Flow dominates the central terrain, feeding into a complex network of ponds and brooks that defined the local economy and travel. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Big Moose and Inlet, as well as established landmarks such as Carter Sta and Eagle Bay, which served as hubs for those venturing into the forest. The map also delineates the Herkimer Co Hamilton Co Boundary Line, providing clear geographic context for land ownership and municipal records from the period.