1906 Map of Brier Hill

About this map

The St Lawrence River serves as the dominant corridor of this 1904 survey, illustrating the critical transportation and boundary relationship between New York and the Dominion of Canada. The maritime and rail economy of the early 20th century is evident in the alignment of the New York Central railroad along the southern shore, serving settlements like Morristown and Brier Hill Sta. Across the water, the Grand Trunk Route mirrors this development on the Canadian side, connecting Brockville and Prescott. Further inland, the landscape transitions toward the expansive Black Lake, where the Narrows and the community of Edwardsville mark a more interior, rural character. The map details numerous river features such as Morristown Bay, Lily Bay, and Macnair Is, which defined the local geography before mid-century modernization altered the river's shoreline and navigation patterns.