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1920 Map of Childwold

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Childwold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Childwold and Hollywood serve as primary anchors in this remote Adirondack interior during the early twentieth century. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Raquette River, punctuated by numerous falls and rapids such as Jamestown Falls and Moody Falls. A cluster of lumber and sporting camps, including Buckley Camp and Sullivan Camp, suggests a region deeply tied to seasonal industries and wilderness recreation. The mapping of the Kildare railroad line and nearby Kildare Pond highlights the importance of rail access for timber extraction and travel through the northern woods.

Local landmarks such as the Shurtleff Hotel and Childwold Park indicate the area's development as a destination for visitors, while the Childwold School and Hollywood School point to established, permanent communities. Physical geography is dominated by significant peaks like Mount Matumbla and Moosehead Mtn, overlooking a dense network of water bodies including Joe Indian Pond and Amber Lake. This survey captures the transition of the region from a purely industrial timber landscape into a preserved natural territory within the larger Adirondack Park.