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1902 Map of Saratoga

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Saratoga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1902
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1902

About this map

Saratoga Springs serves as the focal point of this 1902 survey, displaying a dense urban grid and established rail infrastructure at the start of the century. The map highlights the region's importance as a hub for both transportation and leisure, featuring the confluence of the Adirondack R. R., Fitchburg R. R., and the Electric R. R. lines. To the south, Ballston Spa is intricately detailed, while the surrounding landscape is marked by industrial and agricultural hamlets such as Rock City Falls and Middlegrove along the Kayaderosseras Creek.

The western portion of the quadrangle rises toward the higher elevations of Mt Pleasant, where the terrain becomes more varied with water bodies like Lake Desolation and Black Lake. This contrast between the bustling valley settlements and the upland townships of Corinth and Greenfield illustrates the geographic diversity of Saratoga County. Long-standing local landmarks including Porter Corners, Milton Center, and South Corinth provide essential reference points for genealogists and local historians.