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1945 Map of Gloversville

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Gloversville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Gloversville and Johnstown anchor the Southern portion of this mid-century survey, revealing the dense urban footprints and industrial infrastructure of these historic leather and glove-manufacturing centers. The street grids are punctuated by civic landmarks such as the City Hall, Armory, and Littauer Hospital, while the surrounding landscape transitions into the southern reaches of the Bleecker Adirondack Park. The rail-influenced geography of the era is evident at Dennies Crossing and along the various creeks that powered early mills.

Rural life in Fulton County is well-documented through numerous district schools, including Washburn Sch, Hale Mills School, and Phelps St Sch. Genealogists will find particular value in the detailed plotting of religious and community burial grounds such as St Patricks Cem, Mt Carmen Cem, and Ferndale Cem. To the northeast, the presence of the Sacandaga Res and the State Fish Hatchery highlights the importance of water management and conservation in this Adirondack foothills region.