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1968 Map of Chestertown

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Chestertown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The southern Adirondacks are defined here by a dense network of mountain lakes and the winding course of the Schroon River. Centered on the town of Chestertown, the area reflects a mid-century period of transition where traditional timber and agricultural landscapes met the growing demands of modern tourism. Major corridors like the Adirondack Northway are documented at Interchange 26 and Interchange 25, which provided new access to established destinations like the Drive-in Theater near Pottersville and the Natural Stone Bridge at Trout Brook.

Local history is preserved in the location of the Central Sch and family-linked landmarks like the Starbuckville Cem and Underwood Cem. The map illustrates the varied shoreline development of Loon Lake, Brant Lake, and Friends Lake, as well as the industrial presence of several Gravel Pits and a Quarry near Remington Mtn. The boundary between Chester and Horicon bisects the rugged terrain of Adirondack State Park, connecting small settlements like Starbuckville and South Horicon.