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1911 Map of Canton, 1925 Print
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1911 Map of Canton

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

The Grass River and Raquette River flow northward through this St. Lawrence County landscape, providing the hydroelectric power and transportation routes that fueled early 20th-century industry. The village of Canton serves as a central hub, where the New York Central and Hudson River railroad intersects with a grid of emerging local roads. To the east, Potsdam sits on the banks of the Raquette, while smaller hamlets like Crary Mills and West Potsdam punctuate the agricultural land. Evidence of rural community life is visible in the placement of the Beach Plains Church and the Brick Chapel near Little River. The terrain transitions from the alluvial plains of the Brandy Brook to the rising elevations of Waterman Hill and Morey Ridge, illustrating the varied topography of the North Country before modern highway expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1911
Date Published1925
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain