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1958 Map of North Creek

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of North Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Hudson River and Schroon River systems converge in this Adirondack landscape, defining the development patterns of Warren County at the end of the 1950s. The Delaware and Hudson railroad tracks parallel the Hudson, connecting the riverside settlements of North Creek, Riparius, and The Glen. This network supported the region's timber and tourism economy, as seen in the sprawling Pack Forest State Demonstration Forest and the established resort character of Schroon Lake and Loon Lake.

Highland hamlets like Johnsburg and Pottersville are documented alongside numerous family-named peaks and water bodies, including Henderson Mtn, Friends Lake, and Valentine Pond. The map reveals a transition from industrial activity at Warrensbura and various gravel pits to the secluded camps such as Camp Niaweh. Notable for genealogists are the numerous scattered cemeteries and remote landmarks like the lookout tower on Crane Mtn, offering a complete look at the area's mid-century rural infrastructure.