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1951 Map of Muskalonge Lake

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Muskalonge Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Muskalonge Lake and the surrounding high country of Jefferson Co and ST Lawrence Co define this landscape, where early postwar rural life is documented through a dense network of district schools and crossroad hamlets. The settlement at Oxbow sits near the sharp bend of the Indian River, serving as a focal point for local history alongside smaller clusters like Nelson Corners and Chapel Corners.

Landmarks such as Pulpit Rock and Chimney stand out amidst a series of elongated water bodies, including Lake of the Woods, Payne Lake, and Grass Lake. This survey illustrates a period when one-room schoolhouses like Robb School, Rapids School, and Hunt School No 4 still marked the rural landscape. The map also traces established community sites, from the Riverside Cemetery to the Oxbow Cem, providing a detailed record of the mid-century geography of the Theresa, Antwerp, and Rossie townships.