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1907 Map of Rouses Point

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Rouses Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

Fort Montgomery stands at the northern edge of this Lake Champlain survey, guarding the waters near the Dominion of Canada border. The landscape is defined by the intricate maritime and rail corridors of the late 19th century, where the Rutland and Central Vermont railroads cross the lake to connect Alburg and Rouses Point. On the New York shore, the Big Chazy River winds through Champlain and Chazy toward the bay, while the Delaware and Hudson line services inland settlements like Beekmantown.

Navigation is a central theme, with the Isle La Motte L.H. and Point au Roche L.H. marking the deep water channels. The map captures the specialized transport of the era, noting the routes of C. V. & C. O. Steamers through The Gut and La Motte Passage. For local history researchers, the map provides precise locations for early landings and stations, such as Isle La Motte Sta and the rural post office at Ingraham.