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1958 Map of Mc Keever

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Mc Keever
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The New York Central railroad corridor anchors this 1958 survey, threading through the heart of the Adirondack State Park and connecting the settlements of Thendara, McKeever, and Otter Lake. The landscape is a dense network of water bodies and summer retreats, from the religious grounds at Camp Nazareth to the Masonic Home Camp and Holiday House. These seasonal centers illustrate the mid-century peak of Adirondack resort culture, supported by the rail line and established routes like Abbey Road.

Wilderness landmarks such as the Lookout Tower on Moose River Mtn and the remote shores of Big Otter Lake and Woodhull Lake reveal the topographical character of the western Adirondacks. Smaller communities like Woodgate, featuring the Woodgate Cem, provide focused points for genealogical research. The mapping also captures specialized sites including a Gaging Sta and the Boonville Rod & Gun Club, reflecting the area's dual identity as a managed watershed and a recreational haven.