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1907 Map of Lake Pleasant

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Lake Pleasant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

The West Branch Sacandaga River carves through the heart of this Southern Adirondack landscape, which remained a dense network of mountain peaks and isolated settlements at the dawn of the twentieth century. Early communities like Speculator and Lake Pleasant serve as anchors in the north, while the village of Wells sits along the eastern edge. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of vanished post offices and small hamlets such as Alvord PO and Gilmantown.

The terrain is dominated by prominent summits including Hamilton Mtn, Speculator Mtn, and the distinctive Blue Ridge Mtn. Deep in the woods, remote landmarks like Whitehouse and various logging or sporting camps are connected only by light trails and primitive roads. Large bodies of water like Sacandaga Lake and Oxbow Lake are joined by dozens of smaller basins including Silver Lake and Lake Chartreuse, illustrating the complex drainage systems that define this part of Hamilton County.