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1922 Map of White Lake

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of White Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1922
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1922

About this map

White Lake and Bethel serve as central nodes in this early 1920s landscape of Sullivan County, where a dense network of mountain lakes and small-scale agriculture defined local life. The map reveals a high concentration of community landmarks, including the Stewart Cemetery and Pintler Cemetery, alongside numerous one-room schoolhouses like Hurd School, Bushville School, and Wellstown School. These features indicate a well-established rural social structure just before the region's mid-century transformation.

Industry and transport are highlighted by Bauer's Mill and the notable Plank Road running through the eastern reaches. The terrain is characterized by its numerous water bodies, ranging from the prominent Lake Superior and Black Lake to smaller basins like Trout Pond and Crystal Lake. The presence of Dutch Settlement near the southern border and various family-named features suggests a landscape deeply shaped by generational land use and local identity during the interwar years.