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1979 Map of Keene Valley

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Keene Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Mt Van Hoevenberg Recreational Center serves as a major focal point on this 1979 survey, showcasing a landscape heavily utilized for international winter sports just before the regional spotlight of the 1980 Winter Olympics. The map meticulously labels specialized infrastructure such as the Biathlon Stadium, Luge Run, and Bobled Run, alongside local recreation like the Golf Course. These manmade developments contrast sharply with the surrounding high peaks of the Cascade Range and the Mac Intyre Mountains.

Settlement patterns concentrate along the East Branch Ausable River at Keene Valley and southward to Saint Huberts. For those tracing local genealogy or land use, the map identifies small rural landmarks such as the Norton Cem and Shaw Cem, as well as the North Country Sch. The wilderness transition is marked by the Ranger Headquarters Marcy Dam, illustrating the intersection of established valley hamlets and the protected interior of the Adirondack Park.