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1950 Map of Ticonderoga

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Ticonderoga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Ticonderoga serves as the central hub of this mid-century landscape, positioned at the critical portage between the waters of Lake Champlain and the northern reaches of Lake George. This survey captures the strategic topography that once made the area a military stronghold, specifically highlighting Fort Ticonderoga and its surrounding Ruins near the Fort Ticonderoga Post Office. The terrain is dominated by steep elevations such as Mt Defiance and Mount Independence, overlooking the narrow waterways where the Chipman Point Ferry crosses into Vermont.

Beyond the military landmarks, the map details the mid-century community life of Essex County, from the Lower Chilson School to the Ticonderoga Country Club. Industrial and recreational footprints are evident at the Lead Hill mine site and Rogers Rock Park. Transportation networks are well-defined, featuring the Delaware and Hudson RR hugging the shoreline of Lake Champlain, while smaller settlements like Glenburnie and Baldwin line the shores of the surrounding bays.