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1921 Map of Stark

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Stark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Stark and the Irish Settlement anchor the northern reaches of this Adirondack landscape as it appeared in the early 1920s. The region is defined by the complex waterways of the Grass River and Raquette River, where industrial and social footprints are visible at Gleasons Mill and the Stillwater Club. Local education is distributed across rural outposts like Littlejohn School, Cold Brook School, and Clare School, serving the scattered communities of Pierrepont and Colton.

The presence of specialized camps and clubs, such as the Hollywood Club, Sunshine Club, and Massawepie Club, suggests a seasonal recreational economy already well-established alongside traditional timber or milling interests. High vantage points at Tooley Pond Mtn Fire Station and Catamount Mtn Fire Station provided essential fire oversight for these dense woods. Navigation through the terrain relied on landmarks like Browns Bridge and the Stone Dam, while small clusters of dwellings persisted at Sellecks Cors and Newbridge.