1920 Map of Childwold

About this map

Childwold and Gale serve as the primary anchors of this 1920 survey, situated in the southern Adirondacks during an era defined by a transition from logging to seasonal recreation. The Raquette River winds through the western landscape, marked by significant water features such as Jamestown Falls and Moody Falls, reflecting the importance of river travel and hydrography in the St. Lawrence County interior. Remote camps such as Augerhole Camp and Wolf Pond Camp are scattered across the terrain, indicating a landscape heavily utilized for timber and sporting.