1970 Map of Jackson Summit

About this map

The Adirondack State Park boundary cuts through this landscape on the Hamilton and Fulton county line, where high-elevation wetlands and steep peaks define the local geography. Small settlements and crossroads like Jackson Summit, Upper Benson, and Lindsley Corners are situated along the lower-lying roads, including Washburn Rd and Jackson Summit Rd East. The area is characterized by numerous vlys and ponds, such as Racker Vly, Lynus Vly, and Vandenburgh Pond, which feed into larger water systems like West Stony Creek. Significant infrastructure is present in the form of the Jackson Summit Reservoir and Cameron Reservoir, which were revised in this era to reflect the changing water management of the region. The map also documents local landmarks like Buttermilk Falls and family-named features such as Ferguson Mtn and Dennies Hollow, providing a clear view of the rural settlement patterns before modern development altered these foothill communities.