1950 Map of Ticonderoga

About this map

La Chute flows through the heart of this landscape, connecting the waters of Lake George to Lake Champlain. The terrain is dominated by significant elevations such as Bear Mountain and Mt Defiance, overlooking the historic corridor of the Delaware and Hudson railroad. This 1950s era survey documents the strategic geography between the lake systems, where the ruins of Fort Ticonderoga and the nearby Mount Independence stand as remnants of early military history. The map records several small communities and rural landmarks, including the Lower Chilson Sch, the Log Chapel, and the Valley View Ch. Waterways like Trout Brook and Sucker Brook drain the wooded uplands, while the shoreline is dotted with named points such as Friends Point and Juniper Island. The distribution of cemeteries like St Marys Cem and Mt Hope Cem provides valuable data for genealogical research in this junction of Essex, Washington, and Addison counties.