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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

Fort Ticonderoga and the surrounding heights overlook the narrow strategic waters where Champlain meets the northern reaches of Lake George. This mid-century survey captures the region's complex topography, from the steep cliffs of Rogers Slide to the prominent elevations of Mt Defiance and Mount Independence across the Vermont border. The landscape is defined by the transition between these two great lakes, linked by the winding course of Ticonderoga Creek as it passes through the town center.

Local history is deeply etched into the terrain, showing the infrastructure of the Delaware and Hudson railroad alongside older landmarks like the Log Chapel and Lower Chilson Sch. The map records numerous family and community sites, including St Marys Cem and Meadow Knoll Cem, while recreational and institutional footprints appear at Camp Adirondack and the Ticonderoga Country Club. Along the shores, features such as Indian Kettles and Anthony Nose highlight the distinctive shoreline character before modern development altered these corridors.