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1937 Map of Gouverneur

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Gouverneur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The Oswegatchie River defines the landscape of central St. Lawrence County, winding through the townships of Gouverneur, De Kalb, and Fowler. This pre-war snapshot reveals a rural economy deeply tied to the land and water, featuring the concentration of industry at Fullerville Ironworks and the notable Hailes Hopyard near Hailesboro. The transport network is anchored by the New York Central railroad and river crossings like the Rock Island Bridge, which connected disparate farming communities.

Local education and social structures are clearly visible through an extensive network of district schoolhouses, including the Scotch Settlement School, Ore Bed School, and Battle Hill School. Smaller hamlets like Richville and Natural Dam stand as primary hubs for the surrounding farmsteads. The eastern half of the map transitions into a more water-dominant terrain, marked by Trout Lake, Wolf Lake, and the expansive Sylvia Lake to the south.