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1954 Map of Harrisburg

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Harrisburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Griffin and Windfall represent the small settlements scattered across this mid-century landscape of the southern Adirondacks. The map traces the winding course of the Sacandaga River as it flows into the Sacandaga Reservoir, a dominant feature in the southern portion of the quadrangle. High elevations are marked by peaks such as Moose Mtn and Bearpen Peak, while the interior is dotted with numerous bodies of water including Wilcox Lake and Harrisburg Lake.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed plotting of local burials, including the Edinburg Cem, Wadsworth Cem, and Morris Cem. The network of travel includes established routes and more primitive paths like the Snow Road and various sections marked as Jeep Trail. From the settlement at Harrisburg to the small community of Tenantville, the map provides a clear picture of the rural infrastructure and land use patterns prior to further modernization.