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1910 Map of Stony Creek

Name: 1910 Topographic Map of Stony Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The Sacandaga River and its East Branch dominate the lower elevations of this 1910 survey, while the heights are defined by a network of named peaks like Georgia Mtn and Bearpen Peak. Small settlements such as Griffin, Tenantville, and Knowelhurst appear alongside early 20th-century outposts like West Stony Creek P.O. and Hope Falls. The map reveals a remote landscape dotted with established campsites, including Wadsworth Camp, Olmstead Camp, and the curiously named Brimstone Camp.

A notable inclusion is the Sacandaga Reservoir, shown as it integrates with the natural drainage of Stony Creek and Macomber Creek. The complex hydrology of the region is evident in the numerous mountain ponds and swamps like Mosher Fly, Cotter Swamp, and Harrisburg Lake. This document captures the Southern Adirondack frontier as it transitioned into a more managed landscape of water resources and mountain tourism.