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1915 Map of Gouverneur

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Gouverneur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

The Oswegatchie River and the Indian River anchor this 1915 survey of southwestern St. Lawrence County, revealing an era when local industry and rural education defined the landscape. Industrial sites like the Fullerville Ironworks and the Natural Dam underscore the region's reliance on water power and mineral extraction, while the New York Central and St. Lawrence Division railroad connects major hubs like Gouverneur and Richville.

Genealogists will find a dense network of country schools, including the Ore Bed School, Podunk School, and Scotch Settlement, reflecting a dispersed but active population. Distinctive local landmarks such as Hailes Hopyard and the Rockaway Mts (Rockaway Mountains) provide clear evidence of the agricultural and topographic character of the early twentieth century. The map also traces the winding courses of Beaver Creek and Trout Lake, documenting a time before significant modern development altered these rural corridors.