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1950 Map of Ticonderoga

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Ticonderoga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The strategic narrows between Lake Champlain and Lake George define this mid-century landscape, centered on the historic village of Ticonderoga. The topography is dominated by steep rises like Mt Defiance and South Mountain, which overlook the vital water corridors that shaped early American history. Cultural landmarks are densely clustered near the village and the prominent grounds of Fort Ticonderoga, including the St Marys Cem and the Ticonderoga Country Club.

To the south and west, the map details the rugged lakefronts of Echo Bay and Cooks Bay, where the Delaware and Hudson railroad tracks hug the shoreline. Distinctive landmarks such as the Indian Kettles and Rogers Slide punctuate the shore of Lake George. The survey also preserves the locations of rural community centers like the Log Chapel in Putnam and the Lower Chilson Sch to the northwest, illustrating the transition from the bustling village center to more isolated Adirondack settlements.