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1898 Map of Port Henry
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1898 Map of Port Henry

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

Lake Champlain serves as the central artery for this late 19th-century survey, defining the border between New York and Vermont. On the western shore, the Delaware and Hudson Railroad hugs the coastline through Port Henry and Westport, while the Champlain Transportation Co. Steamer Route indicates the continued importance of waterborne transit. The map documents significant historical sites at the southern narrows, including the French Fort Ruins and Crown Pt. Fort Ruins near Chimney Point. To the east in Vermont, the landscape transitions from the flats of Panton and Addison toward the prominent Snake Mountain. The industrial and agricultural character of the era is evident in the presence of Wadhams Mills and its associated Wadhams Mills Sta., alongside the maritime infrastructure at Basin Harbor and Fort Cassin Pt..

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1898
Date Published1898
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain