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1906 Map of Plattsburg

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Plattsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

Plattsburg serves as the focal point of this turn-of-the-century survey, showcasing the established military presence at Plattsburg Barracks and the sprawling waterfront along Cumberland Bay. The landscape is defined by the heavy maritime and rail commerce of Lake Champlain, with multiple lighthouse installations like Cumberland Head L.H. and Valcour L.H. guiding vessels along the Steamer Route. On the Vermont side of the water, Grand Isle and South Hero are interconnected by the Rutland Railroad, which cuts through the islands and marshes, including the significant Pearl Swamp.

Industrial and recreational footprints are evident at Lapham Mills and the Hotel Champlain near Bluff Pt.. Further south, the dramatic geography of Ausable Chasm and the Ausable River delta at Lower Mouth highlights the rugged transition from the Adirondack foothills to the shoreline. Small island communities and landings, such as Gordon Landing and Adams, illustrate a time when the lake was the primary artery for transportation and local trade.