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1954 Map of Tupper Lake

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Tupper Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Tupper Lake and its intricate shoreline of bays and points dominate this mid-century look at the central Adirondacks. The landscape is defined by a dense network of water bodies and peaks, including Massawepie Lake in the north and Mt Arab, which features a lookout tower. Remote settlements such as Piercefield, Conifer, and Sabattis are connected by the New York Central railroad, which cuts through the heavy timber and wetlands.

Industry and recreation intersect at Whitney Headquarters and Mountain Camp, while the Raquette River flows through the northeast. Significant local landmarks like St Paul Cem and the Childwold Sta provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of these isolated communities. The map captures the region when many areas were accessible only by rail or unimproved roads, well before modern infrastructure changed the character of the park.