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1908 Map of Potsdam, 1918 Print
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1908 Map of Potsdam

USGS Topo · Published 1918

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The Raquette River and the East Branch St. Regis River dominate this early twentieth-century landscape, powering a series of falls and mills that defined the local economy. At Potsdam, the river branches around several islands, supporting the growing village while the New York Central railroad provides a vital transportation link to Norwood. Further south, the terrain rises toward the foothills of the Adirondacks, where smaller settlements like Hannawa Falls, Colton, and South Colton are situated along the water's edge. The map reveals a high density of rural education infrastructure, with numerous district schools such as the Union School, Hayes School, and Catherineville School serving the scattered hamlets. Distinctive landmarks like Whites Hill and Hawk Ledge rise above the wetlands and marshes, including Wheeler Marsh, illustrating the transition from agricultural river valleys to the more forested uplands of Stockholm and Parishville townships.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1908
Date Published1918
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain