1966 Map of Crystal Dale

About this map

The hamlets of Crystal Dale and Petries Corners anchor this 1966 view of the Lewis County landscape, where the agricultural flats of the west meet the rising forest of the Adirondack State Park. This transition is clearly marked by the dense cluster of water bodies within the State Forest Preserve, including Chase Lake, Crystal Lake, and Huckleberry Lake. The map details a rural infrastructure of family-named roads like Mattis Road and Wetmore Road, alongside local landmarks such as the Wetmore Cem and Beach Millpond. The winding path of Black Creek and the Lowville Reservoir highlight the area's vital water resources. This survey illustrates the post-war character of these North Country townships—New Bremen, Watson, and Greig—capturing a period when local industries like the Gravel Pit and timber management within the preserve defined the local economy.