1906 Map of Brier Hill

About this map

The St Lawrence River serves as the focal point for this 1904 survey, documenting the international frontier between St Lawrence Co and the Dominion of Canada. The maritime economy of the river is visible through the Cole Ferry LH and the bustling waterfronts of Brockville, Prescott, and Ogdensburg. Inland, the landscape is defined by the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Division and the New York Central and Hudson River railroads, which connected smaller agricultural hubs like Morristown and Brier Hill. In the southern portion of the sheet, the waters of Black Lake and Chippewa Creek create a distinct terrain pattern contrasted by the dense riverfront development. This map captures a moment before modern infrastructure altered the shoreline, preserving the locations of family-named landmarks such as Holmes Pt and Donald Pt.