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1950 Map of Crown Point

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Crown Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Lake Champlain serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey, dividing the mountainous terrain of the Adirondack State Park in New York from the shoreline of Vermont. The landscape is defined by its steep elevations, such as Bulwagga Mountain and Buck Mountain, which contrast with the active transportation and utility corridors hugging the lake. The presence of the Delaware and Hudson railroad and landmarks like the Champlain Speedway and Ticonderoga Airport reflect a transition into a more modernized regional infrastructure during the early 1950s.

Local history is preserved in the numerous named heights and small settlements like Crown Point Center and Factoryville. Researchers can find specialized sites including an inactive Spar Mine on Breeds Hill and the Fish Hatchery near Putnam Creek. The map also captures several local religious and educational landmarks, from the White Ch to the Lake Sch on the Vermont side of the water, providing a look at the social geography of this border region.