Lassellsville and its neighboring hamlets define this rural expanse in the southwestern Adirondack foothills. The map captures a landscape of small, distributed settlements like Garoga, Rockwood, and Scotchbrush, where the local economy was historically shaped by the numerous watercourses winding through the hills. Water remains a central feature, from the Fort Plain Reservoir to the complex network of creeks including Caroga Creek, Sprite Cr, and Zimmerman Cr. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its documentation of numerous small burial grounds, including the Dillaborough Cem, Fical Cem, and Christman Cem. The southern boundary of the quadrangle marks the transition between Fulton Co and Montgomery Co, providing a clear view of the regional topography and the road networks that connect these historic upstate communities.
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1896 · Fonda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Fonda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Canajoharie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Canajoharie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Lassellsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1902 · Canajoharie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1902 · Fonda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1903 · Gloversville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1903 · Lassellsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Gloversville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500