1950 Map of Lake Champlain

About this map

Lake Champlain serves as the central corridor for this mid-century view of the international border region, where the industrial and agricultural landscapes of New York and Vermont meet. To the west, the Adirondack Mountains rise sharply, dotted with settlements like Mineville and Witherbee, reflecting the region's mining heritage. Across the lake, the Green Mountains define the Vermont interior, punctuated by peaks such as Mt Mansfield and Camel's Hump. The map illustrates a complex network of transportation, including the Delaware and Hudson Railroad hugging the western shore and the Central Vermont Railway connecting the state capital at Montpelier with the port city of Burlington. Islands like Grand Isle and Isle La Motte are shown with their road connections established, while the vast Green Mountain National Forest covers much of the eastern terrain. This record captures the transition from rail-dependent commerce to the expanding highway system, featuring early alignments of U.S. Highway 7 and U.S. Highway 2.