1968 Map of Chestertown

About this map

The Adirondack State Park forms the dramatic backdrop for this late-1960s survey of Warren County, where the Schroon River and its major lakes dictate the region's development. Local centers like Chestertown and Pottersville are shown in detail, including civic infrastructure such as the Central Sch and various gravel pits supporting local industry. The map captures a transition in Adirondack tourism and transportation, documenting the modern Interstate system with Interchange 26 and Interchange 25, while preserving older landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and the Natural Stone Bridge. For genealogists and local historians, several burial sites are recorded, including Underwood Cem near Valentine Pond and the Starbuckville Cem along the river. The settlement patterns follow the winding path of the river and the shores of Loon Lake and Brant Lake, illustrating how the waterway remained the primary axis of life in the southern Adirondacks.