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1986 Map of Lake Champlain North

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Lake Champlain North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The northern reaches of Lake Champlain anchor this mid-1980s landscape where the international border meets the eastern edge of the Adirondacks. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural flats near Mooers and Chazy River to the prominent peaks of Lyon Mountain and Dannemora Mountain in the west. This era shows the significant military footprint in the region, centered on Plattsburgh Air Force Base and the Plattsburgh city center, while the Delaware and Hudson RR and Central Vermont RR illustrate the historical transportation corridors that long served this borderland.

Genealogists can find numerous rural landmarks, from the St Josephs Cem in the interior to the isolated settlements of Churubusco and Alder Bend. The northern islands and peninsulas, including Isle La Motte and North Hero, are shown with their established road networks and conservation areas like the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. The map also traces the path of the historic Military Road and the Adirondack Trail, providing a clear view of how the regional infrastructure adapted to the complex geography of wetlands and mountains.