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1966 Map of Silver Bay

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Silver Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Adirondack State Park dominates the mountainous terrain along the western shore of Lake George in this mid-1960s survey. The landscape is defined by the steep Tongue Mountain Range and numerous summits like Fivemile Mtn and Catamount Mtn, while the shoreline is dotted with historic landing points and recreational sites. Cultural landmarks are concentrated near the water, including the Union Chapel at Sabbath Day Point and the established settlement at Silver Bay.

Genealogists and local historians can find evidence of earlier mountain life at the Wardsboro Cem located inland along Wardsboro Brook. The map captures the specialized infrastructure of the era, from the Lookout Tower atop Swede Mtn to the Gaging Sta near Round Pond. Remote interior waters like Swede Pond and Wolf Pond remain accessible only by a Jeep Trail, illustrating the persistence of the wilderness character within the park boundaries.