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1956 Map of Mooers

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mooers
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Canada United States border defines the northern edge of this northern New York landscape, where the U S Customs office at Mooers stands as a primary gateway between nations. The region is shaped by the convergence of industrial and agricultural life, evidenced by the Rutland Railroad and Delaware and Hudson Railroad lines that intersect the terrain. Settled clusters such as Mooers Forks, West Chazy, and Altona serve as local hubs, while rural life is anchored by landmarks like St Alexis Ch near Jericho and the Purdy Mill on the Great Chazy River.

The landscape transitions from the developed corridors of Military Turnpike and Rutland Railroad to the wooded elevations of Rand Hill and Big Hill. Conservation efforts are visible at the Lake Alice New York State Game Management Area, while family history is preserved in small plots like Walker Cem and Bennett Cem. This 1956 revision documents the area before major modern highway expansions changed the character of these border towns.