1900 Map of Bolton

Beyond the water, the terrain rises sharply into the Adirondack peaks, including the prominent Black Mt. and Shelving Rock Mt. The distribution of settlements like North Bolton and Hague suggests an economy reliant on the lake's navigation and the numerous smaller interior water bodies, such as Brant Lake and Jabe Pond. This survey provides a clear look at the early boundaries between Warren and Washington Counties before modern development altered the shoreline profile.