1939 Map of Rouses Point

About this map

Fort Montgomery stands as a sentinel at the northern edge of Lake Champlain, guarding the border crossing between the Canada United States boundary. This 1939 survey illustrates a landscape defined by the convergence of major transportation lines and waterborne trade, where the Rutland and Delaware and Hudson railroads meet at the international gateway of Rouses Point. The map captures the rural density of Clinton County, New York, and the neighboring Vermont islands, featuring numerous one-room schoolhouses like Stratton Hill Sch and Ladue Sch. To the west, the Great Chazy River winds past Champlain and Chazy, while the expansive Isle La Motte shows the footprint of local industry with a dedicated Quarry. From the U.S. Custom House to the quiet cemeteries like Doane Cem, the map documents a vital transit corridor at the end of the pre-war era.