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1970 Map of Galway

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Galway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Galway and its surrounding hamlets appear here in the early 1970s, illustrating the transition between the agricultural south and the edge of the Adirondack State Park to the north. The landscape is defined by its water bodies, specifically the prominent Galway Lake and the smaller Lake Nancy and Lake Butterfield. The settlement pattern follows a network of historic crossroads, many bearing the names of early resident families such as Wiley Corners, Shaw Corners, and Skinner Corners.

Industry and community life are anchored by landmarks like Hagedorns Mills and Parkis Mills, alongside civic institutions such as the County Infirmary and the Schenectady Camp. The presence of numerous small cemeteries, including Zion Hill Cem and Barkersville Cem, provides essential points of reference for genealogists studying the families of Providence and Galway. This survey documents the area just as modern road improvements began to alter the rural character of these Saratoga County communities.