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1950 Map of Ticonderoga

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Ticonderoga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Fort Ticonderoga and the strategic narrows of Lake Champlain anchor this mid-century landscape, illustrating the intersection of military history and early American commerce. The topography reveals the dominant heights of Mt Defiance and Mount Independence, which once dictated colonial defense, while the 1950s infrastructure shows a region defined by transit and industry. The Delaware and Hudson RR and Rutland RR lines trace the shorelines, serving established settlements like Crown Point and Orwell.

Beyond the lake, the map details the rural character of Vermont and New York through a network of small schools such as Hough Crossing School and Shoreham Center Sch. Industrial activity is evident at Mine Hill and a local Spar Mine, reflecting the mineral extraction that supplemented the agricultural economy. From the wetlands of Cedar Swamp to the rocky heights of Bulwagga Mountain, the survey documents a complex environment where local landmarks like Anthony's Nose and Larrabees Pt persist alongside mid-century developments like the Ticonderoga Airport.