1966 Map of Oswegatchie SE

About this map

The State Forest Preserve and Adirondack State Park dominate this 1966 topographic survey of the border between St. Lawrence and Herkimer Counties. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Middle Branch Oswegatchie River and the Alder Bed Branch Oswegatchie River meander through a network of remote water bodies. Clusters of high-altitude ponds, including Streeter Lake, Crystal Lake, and Massawepie Pond, indicate a terrain shaped by glacial activity rather than industrial development. A few human markers, such as a Gravel Pit and a network of Jeep Trails, suggest limited access for forestry or recreational purposes. The map preserves the mid-century character of these wilderness tracts, from the heights of Streeter Mtn down to the secluded basins of Sand Lake and Seitz Lake.