1956 Map of Richville

About this map

The Oswegatchie River meanders through the heart of St. Lawrence County, shaping the rural landscape near Richville during the mid-1950s. This survey illustrates a resilient agricultural and social network defined by crossroads settlements like Staplin Corners and North Gouverneur. Local genealogy is well-preserved through the inclusion of the North Gouverneur Cem, Wayside Cem, and the North Gouverneur Ch. The land's character is further defined by the broad Spooner Flat and the elevations of Huckleberry Mtn, with drainage provided by the South Branch Beaver Creek. The map records a time when rural education was still anchored by localized landmarks such as the Billings Sch and Grays Sch, connected by an extensive network of named local roads including New York Road and Colton Road.