1966 Map of Morrisonville

About this map

The Saranac River carves a central path through Clinton County, anchoring the settlements of Morrisonville and Cadyville. This mid-century landscape is defined by the industrial and transport infrastructure of the era, from the hydroelectric powerplant at Kent Falls to the Delaware and Hudson Railroad corridor. The map reveals the distribution of ethnic enclaves such as the French Settlement in the northwest and the Irish Settlement along the Salmon River in the southeast, providing a clear view of the area's social geography. Local community life is rooted in landmarks like St Alexanders Ch and the County Fairgrounds, while the presence of the Plattsburgh Municipal Airport and Airborne Speedway points to the region's mid-century expansion and recreational development. Numerous gravel pits and the expanse of Clinton State Forest reflect the ongoing balance between resource extraction and land conservation.