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1900 Map of Bolton

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Bolton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1930
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

Bolton Landing and the northern reaches of Lake George define this late 19th-century survey, showcasing a landscape of isolated mountain peaks and active waterfront landings. The eastern shore is dominated by the steep ascent to Black Mt and Elephant Mt, while the water itself is segmented by numerous island clusters including the Mother Bunch Ids, Harbor Ids, and the Three Siren Ids. A notable Steamboat Route tracks the center of the lake, serving as the primary transit artery for communities like Silver Bay and Huletts Landing before modern road networks were fully established.

Further inland to the northwest, Brant Lake stretches through the town of Horicon, surrounded by a dense network of smaller ponds such as Spectacle Ponds and Duck Pond. This area reflects the era's reliance on water-level routes and timber resources, with Mill Brook draining the northern heights. The map captures the region at a time when seasonal tourism at Bolton and the various landings was becoming an economic fixture alongside traditional Adirondack subsistence.