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1907 Map of Tupper Lake

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Tupper Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1910
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

Piercefield and the Adirondack Division of the New York Central and Hudson River railroad anchor this early 20th-century landscape. The map reveals a mountain region defined by timber and transit, with the railroad cutting a path through the dense network of ponds and peaks. Notable landmarks include the Grass River Club and the Usher Farm, illustrating the mix of private retreats and early agricultural attempts in the area. Further south, Long Lake West Sabattis P O serves as a critical junction for the remote interior.

The topography is characterized by significant elevations such as Arab Mtn and Wheeler Mtn, which overlook complex water systems like Massawepie Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and the winding Piercefield Flow. These labels provide a precise view of the terrain before later developments, preserving the names of remote locations like Lake Marian and Dog Pond during a period when the rail line was the primary artery for both commerce and the seasonal influx of visitors.