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1898 Map of Port Henry

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Port Henry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

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 industrial and transport hub of Port Henry is established along the Delaware and Hudson railroad, while Westport sits at the head of North West Bay. The Vermont side is characterized by the winding course of Otter Creek leading to Vergennes, and the smaller agricultural settlements of Addison and Panton.

The landscape is marked by colonial-era military history, specifically at the narrow crossing between Chimney Point and Crown Point, where the map identifies both French Fort Ruins and Crown Pt. Fort Ruins. The Champlain Transportation Co. Steamer Route follows the main channel, illustrating the continued importance of waterborne commerce alongside the growing rail networks. Significant peaks like Split Rock Mountain and Snake Mountain provide prominent landmarks for navigation across the water and through the surrounding valleys.