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1955 Map of Glens Falls

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Glens Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Glens Falls and the industrial corridor along the Hudson River anchor this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape where wilderness and industry meet. The city centers of Hudson Falls and South Glens Falls are shown in dense detail, situated just south of the Adirondack State Park boundary. Further north, the map captures the transition to the recreation-driven shoreline of Lake George, featuring Fort William Henry and the Lake George Beach State Park.

Evidence of the region's earlier industrial roots is preserved in labels for an Inactive Iron Ore Mine and an Inactive Iron Furnace near Putnam Mountain. The infrastructure of the era is clearly defined, from the Delaware and Hudson railroad lines to the Sherman Island Hydro Plant. Rural life is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and local institutions like the Mud Street Sch and Harrisena Ch, providing a precise look at the settlements of Washington Co and Warren Co before modern expansion.