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1964 Map of Raquette River

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Raquette River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Industrial navigation and riparian landscapes define this 1964 survey of the St Lawrence River boundary area. The infrastructure of the Wiley-Dondero Canal is prominently detailed, featuring the Eisenhower Lock and Snell Lock, which bypass the rapids near Barnhart Island. This engineering feat transformed the maritime economy of the region, allowing ocean-going vessels to navigate deep into the interior. Inland, the smaller Grass River and Raquette River meander through the landscape, supporting established communities like Massena Center and the village of Massena.

The map reveals the mid-century social character of St Lawrence County through local landmarks such as the Drive-in Theater and Richards Field. Educational and religious foundations are represented by the Jefferson Sch and Twin River Sch, while family history is preserved at Nevins Cem and Carville Cem. Numerous gravel pits across the terrain suggest the material demands of the era's rapid infrastructure and road development.