1953 Map of Ogdensburg

About this map

The St Lawrence River serves as the international artery of this region, separating the industrial and rail hubs of Ogdensburg and Massena from their Canadian neighbors like Prescott and Morrisburg. This mid-century landscape is defined by the transition from the fertile lowlands along the Oswegatchie River and Raquette River to the high peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. In the south, the map details a complex network of glacial lakes including Cranberry Lake, Tupper Lake, and the Upper Saranac and Lower Saranac systems, all set against peaks like Whiteface Mountain and Lyon Mountain. Inland, the importance of the dairy and timber industries is reflected in the numerous small settlements connected by the New York Central, Rutland, and Canadian National railroads. Large land tracts such as Camp Drum and the St Regis Indian Reservation mark the varied jurisdictional layout of the North Country during the early 1950s.