1958 Map of Mc Keever

About this map

Thendara and McKeever anchor the western edge of the Adirondacks in the late 1950s, serving as key points along the New York Central railroad corridor. The landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the Middle Branch Moose River and the South Branch Moose River, which weave through the Adirondack State Park. This survey reveals the area's mid-century character as a hub for institutional retreats and summer camps, featuring sites like the Masonic Home Camp, Camp Nazareth, and Holiday House near White Lake. Local industry and infrastructure are noted through the presence of a Gravel Pit near McKeever and the Coleman Dam on the Woodhull Creek. From the heights of Bare Mtn to the remote waters of Big Otter Lake, the map documents a transitional period of North Country settlement and recreation.