1961 Map of Ogdensburg

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The St Lawrence River forms a dominant international corridor at the north of this 1961 survey, connecting major shipping hubs like Ogdensburg and Massena to the Canadian ports of Brockville and Prescott. This region, just after the completion of significant seaway developments, is defined by the heavy rail presence of the New York Central and the Rutland lines that once moved timber and ore from the interior. To the south, the vast wilderness of the Adirondack Park rises into high peaks such as Whiteface Mountain and McKenzie Mountain. The map details a landscape of interconnected waterways, from the sprawling Black Lake and Cranberry Lake to the headwaters of the Oswegatchie River and Raquette River. Small settlements and outposts like Wanakena, Conifer, and Paul Smiths illustrate the era's deep ties to mountain tourism and the logging industry within the high woods.