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1906 Map of Plattsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

Plattsburg serves as the focal point for this survey of the northern reaches of Lake Champlain, where the Saranac River meets the bay. The map documents the strategic and commercial significance of the shoreline at the turn of the century, featuring the Plattsburg Barracks and an extensive network of steamer routes connecting coastal landings. The maritime infrastructure is particularly dense, including several primary navigational aids such as the Cumberland Head L.H. and Valcour L.H..

On the eastern side of the lake, the large islands of Grand Isle and South Hero are depicted with their internal rail connections via the Rutland Railroad. The map illustrates the specialized transportation geography of the era, from the inland Chateaugay Branch to the Sand Bar Bridge crossing. Notable landmarks like the Hotel Champlain at Bluff Pt. highlight the region's early development as a travel destination, while the industrial reach of the Ausable River is visible near Keeseville.