1902 Map of Ticonderoga

About this map

Lake Champlain serves as the central artery for this turn-of-the-century landscape, bisecting the border between New York and Vermont. The map highlights the historic military geography of the region, specifically marking the Ft. Ticonderoga Ruin and the strategic heights of Mt. Defiance and Mt. Independence. Transportation patterns of the early 1900s are clearly visible, from the Route of Steamers plying the lake waters to the rail networks of the Delaware and Hudson R.R. and the Rutland R.R.. Beyond the military landmarks, the economy is evidenced by Iron mining near Crown Point Center and the agricultural settlements of Shoreham and Orwell. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for defunct rail stops like Addison Junction and Huffs Crossing, alongside family-named landmarks like Hemingway Hill and Chipmans Point, capturing the intersection of colonial history and early industrial development.