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1906 Map of Plattsburg

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Plattsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

Plattsburg serves as the focal point of this Lake Champlain survey, characterized by its strategic position at the mouth of the Saranac River. The presence of the Plattsburg Barracks and the junction of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad with the Chateaugay Branch highlight the city's military and logistical importance during the late 19th century. Across the water, the islands of Grand Isle and South Hero are connected to the mainland via the Rutland Railroad and the Sand Bar Bridge, illustrating the complex maritime and rail network required to navigate this portion of the lake.

Waterborne commerce is central to the area's identity, with a defined Steamer Route and the Champlain Transportation Co. operating between points like Gordon Landing and Port Kent. From the heights of the Hotel Champlain at Cliff Haven to the industrial activity at Laphams Mills on the Ausable River, the map captures a landscape defined by seasonal tourism, river-powered industry, and the essential lighthouses like Valcour L.H. that guided lake traffic.