1900 Map of Bolton

About this map

Tongue Mountain and the elongated waters of Lake George dominate this 1900-era landscape, where the primary travel was dictated by the Steamboat Route connecting points along the water. The survey reveals a network of lakeside landings and small settlements such as Bolton Landing, Silver Bay, and Huletts Landing that served as the gateways to the Adirondack interior. Further inland, the map captures the transition to higher elevations marked by Federal Hill and Pole Hill, punctuated by numerous upland water bodies like Brant Lake and Jabe Pond. The boundary between Warren Co and Washington Co runs directly through the lake, underscoring the regional significance of this waterway. The terrain is defined by its numerous brooks and ponds, such as Mill Brook and Spectacle Ponds, which supported the early local economy of this mountain region.