1956 Map of Rouses Point

About this map

Lake Champlain dominates this borderland landscape, serving as a liquid boundary between New York, Vermont, and Quebec. In the mid-1950s, the international and interstate character of the region is defined by infrastructure like the U S Customs station and the Rutland Railroad, which crosses the water at Rouses Point. The map captures a unique topographical mix of island communities and lakeside settlements, including Isle La Motte and Alburg. On the New York shore, the legacy of early defense is visible at the Fort Montgomery (Ruin) near the Richelieu River outlet. Cultural landmarks such as St Anns Shrine and the Miner Institute suggest a landscape deeply rooted in religious tradition and agricultural education. The presence of multiple cemeteries like St Marys Cem and Bush Cem provides essential points of reference for local historians and genealogists tracking the families of Champlain and Beekmantown.