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1964 Map of Colton

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Colton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Raquette River serves as the industrial and geographical spine of this St. Lawrence County landscape, captured during a period of established hydroelectric development. Multiple powerhouses and substations are shown along the river’s descent, with the Higley Flow and South Colton Reservoir illustrating the significant water management systems in place by the mid-1960s. The village of Colton serves as a central hub, flanked by several smaller rural crossroads including Hannawa Falls and Washburn Corners.

Genealogists will find notable detail in the scattered community landmarks, such as St Patrick Ch and the neighboring St Patrick Cem. The map also preserves the location of the Irish Settlement along the western edge and various family-named routes like Van Rensselaer Road and O'Malley Road. Much of the eastern terrain is dominated by the St Lawrence State Forest No 2, indicating the persistent wooded character of the Adirondack foothills.