1943 Map of Gloversville

About this map

Industrial hubs Gloversville and Johnstown anchor the southern portion of this landscape at the base of the Adirondack foothills. The intricate street grids of these cities reflect their early 20th-century growth as manufacturing centers, connected by the Electric R. R. and the Fonda Johnstown and G. R. R. lines. To the north, the terrain rises into the southern Adirondacks, where numerous water bodies like Peck Lake and Canada Lake dominate the geography, punctuated by summits such as Panther Mt. and Shaker Mt.. The map records several smaller settlements that supported the local mountain economy, including Bleecker Center, Peters Corners, and Wheelerville. A prominent Battle Monument stands near the outskirts of Johnstown, marking a site of local historical significance amidst the evolving transit networks of the era.