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1947 Map of Fort Ann

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Fort Ann
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Fort Ann and the surrounding Washington County landscape are defined by a complex network of industrial waterways and railroads during the late 1940s. The Champlain Canal and the Hudson and Delaware Barge Canal run parallel through the valley, flanked by the Delaware and Hudson railroad lines. This corridor serves as a primary transit artery between the Hudson Valley and Lake Champlain, supporting the local economy of settlements like Comstock and Baldwin Corner.

Beyond the industrial valley, the terrain rises into the highlands of Orebed Hill, The Pinnacle, and Battle Hill, where the land use shifts to more rural and residential patterns. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous family landmarks and community sites, including Welch Hollow Cem, Baker Cem, and Raceville Sch. The presence of Great Meadows and Cedar Swamp suggests the varied ecological character of the lowland flats adjacent to the canals.