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1923 Map of Stark

Name: 1923 Topographic Map of Stark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1923
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1923

About this map

The Raquette River and the complex branches of the Grass River dominate this 1920s topography of the Adirondack foothills. The northern reaches show early 20th-century life at Stark and the Irish Settlement, while industrial activity is evidenced by Gleasons Mill and the presence of a Lumber RR. Educational and social hubs appear as small rural outposts, including Littlejohn School, Cold Brook School, and the Massawepie Club.

Remote encampments and fire monitoring points suggest a landscape transitioning from resource extraction to managed wilderness. The Catamount Mtn Fire Station and various camps like Sellecks Lower Camp provide a clear view of how this terrain in Colton and Pierrepont was used for both seasonal labor and early mountain tourism. Notable water features like Stark Falls and the Stone Dam further illustrate how the region's river systems were harnessed and modified during this era.