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1943 Map of Plattsburg

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Plattsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Plattsburg serves as the focal point for this 1939 survey of the northern Champlain Lake region, where the industrial and military activity of the New York shore meets the pastoral islands of Vermont. The map reveals the intricate shoreline geography of Cumberland Head and the strategic positioning of Valcour Island, long known for its naval history. Coastal navigation is guided by landmarks like Cumberland Head L H and Valcour L H, while the interior shows the Rutland railroad line connecting the islands.

Southward, the landscape shifts toward the rugged terrain of Adirondack State Park, featuring the deep gorge of the Ausable region and the mill town of Keeseville. The presence of numerous numbered rural schoolhouses, such as School No 12 and Adams Sch, alongside specialized sites like Hotel Champlain and Camp Barnard, provides a detailed look at the social and educational infrastructure of the early 1940s.