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1956 Map of Gouverneur

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Gouverneur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Oswegatchie River defines the landscape of this St. Lawrence County region in the mid-1950s, curving sharply through the village of Gouverneur. This area shows a bustling local economy centered on the New York Central railroad and significant industrial activity, including numerous quarries and the No 3 Shaft and No 2 Shaft mining operations near Balmat.

Genealogists and local historians can find detailed community landmarks such as Riverside Cemetery, Noble Hospital, and several neighborhood schools including West Side Sch and East Side Sch. The map also captures specialized land uses like the Fair Grounds north of the river and Halles Hopyard near Hailesboro. Further south, the rural character of Fowler and West Fowler is documented alongside natural features like Sylvia Lake and the expanse of Myers Swamp.