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1966 Map of Lowville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lowville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Black River meanders through the heart of Lewis County, defining the agricultural and industrial character of the valley in the mid-1960s. The village of Lowville stands as the primary hub, where the Penn Central railroad corridors and the County Fairgrounds mark the western edge of town. This survey reveals a landscape of transition where active farmland meets the sprawling State Forest Preserve to the east.

Rural life is documented through numerous named landmarks, from the Duflo Airport near New Bremen to the clusters of local history at Beaches Bridge Cem and Ebblie Cem. The convergence of the Beaver River and Crystal Creek into the Black River illustrates the complex water network that supported early settlements like Dadville and Bushes Landing. Evidence of local industry is visible in the numerous Gravel Pits and the Substation near Mill Creek, while the County Voc Sch indicates the area's role as a regional educational center.