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1958 Map of Redwood

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Redwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The St Lawrence River frontage and the glacial lake district of Jefferson County define this mid-century survey. The landscape is dominated by large inland water bodies like Butterfield Lake, Millsite Lake, and Clear Lake, which are interspersed with rocky rises like Bean Hill. Human settlement is centered on the village of Redwood and the smaller hamlet of Plessis, both of which are connected by the New York Central railroad corridor.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks including the Bean Hill Cemetery, Barnes Cem, and Hill Cem, alongside numerous family-named roads such as Jewett Road and Farrell Road. Along the river, Kring Point State Park and islands like Wintergreen Island and Caprice Island highlight the region's long-standing character as a riverine recreation destination. Several sand and gravel pits noted near Skinners Corners and Redwood provide evidence of the local extractive industry during this era.