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1905 Map of Ogdensburg

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Ogdensburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1916
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1916

About this map

The St Lawrence River serves as the international boundary between the United States and the Dominion of Canada at the turn of the century, with Ogdensburg acting as a bustling rail and river hub. A complex network of transit lines, including the Rutland RR and the New York Central and Hudson River RR, converges here, illustrating the era's heavy reliance on rail for commerce across St. Lawrence County. To the east of the city, the sprawling St Lawrence State Hospital occupies a prominent position on the shoreline near Chimney Point.

Further inland, the landscape is defined by the winding Oswegatchie River and numerous small settlements like Heuvelton, Rensselaer Falls, and Kings Corners Kokomo PO. Local history is preserved in rural landmarks such as the McCormick Schoolhouse, the Fish Creek Church, and the uniquely named Lost Village near the shores of Black Lake. The map reveals the intricate drainage of the region through features like Indian Creek, Beaver Creek, and Sucker Brook, showing how the terrain influenced early settlement patterns.