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1901 Map of Cambridge

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Cambridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

The Batten Kill carves a winding path through this Washington County landscape, serving as a central artery for the early 20th-century settlements of Battenville, Center Falls, and Shushan. The region is defined by a dense network of water and rail, where the Rutland R.R. and Delaware and Hudson R.R. navigate the valley floors between prominent heights like Mt. Colfax and Hebron Mt. This era shows the rural character of eastern New York just before the widespread adoption of the automobile, with small hamlets like Pumpkin Hook and Anaquassacook still functioning as distinct local hubs.

Water resources are prominent, from the recreational potential of Cossayuna Lake and Lake Lauderdale to the industrial utility of the many brooks and kills. Notable landmarks such as Goose Egg Hill and Two Tops provide a topographical framework for genealogists tracing family homesteads in townships like Argyle and White Creek. The inclusion of the New York-Vermont border highlights the interstate connection between the hills of Washington County and the edge of Shaftsbury.