2013 Map of Burke

About this map

Burke and the surrounding Franklin County countryside are defined by a network of agricultural crossroads and small creek-side settlements. This region of northern New York, just south of the Quebec border, shows a persistent rural pattern where family and community roots are preserved in numerous local burying grounds such as Saint George Cem, Sandy Knoll Cem, and Pike Cem. The landscape is etched by various waterways including the Chateaugay River and the Little Trout River, which historically provided the power for early industry at sites like Cooks Mill. The map documents established hamlets like North Burke and Thayer Corners, alongside distinct local geographies like Hawks Hollow and Brayton Hollow. Transportation is anchored by the Malone-Chateaugay Rd, connecting these farming communities across a landscape of named family roads and established township boundaries.