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1900 Map of Bolton

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Bolton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1923
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1923

About this map

The western shores of Lake George define this landscape, recorded here as the region's resort and timber economy matured. The prominent Steamboat Route cuts through the center of the lake, connecting various islands and landings that served as hubs for early tourism and commerce. Settlements like Bolton Landing and Hague are shown in their late 19th-century configurations, while smaller hamlets such as Huddle and Federal Hill provide evidence of more localized mountain communities.

Further inland, the terrain is characterized by a dense network of water bodies, including Brant Lake and Trout Lake, which sit among peaks like Sleeping Beauty and Erebus Mt.. The map also details the complex shoreline of Northwest Bay and the cluster of islands near the Sagamore, reflecting the area's development into a premier destination for seasonal visitors. The numerous named ponds and brooks, such as Mill Brook and Alder Brook, illustrate the hydrological patterns that supported local mills and early industry.