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2010 Map of Galway

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Galway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Galway Lake and its surrounding crossroads communities define the landscape of this southern Adirondack foothills region. The map reveals a dense network of small hamlets and family-named intersections, such as Barkersville, Mosherville, and Hagedorns Mills, which speak to the area's agricultural and milling history. Waterpower was clearly central to early development, as evidenced by the namesake mills and the flow of Glowegee Creek and North Chuctanunda Creek.

Genealogical interest is particularly high given the numerous burial grounds documented, including Hagadorn Cemetery, Foster Hill Cemetery, and the Galway Village Cemetery. Larger recreational features like Schenectady Camp and Ruback Camp near the lakeshore indicate the transition of the area into a summer destination by the early 21st century. The map preserves the specific locations of long-standing family farm sites, such as Circle T Farms, and many namesake corners that continue to serve as local landmarks.