Loading map...

1898 Map of Whitehall

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Whitehall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1901
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1901

About this map

Whitehall serves as the focal point of this late 19th-century survey, situated at the strategic junction where the Delaware and Hudson R.R. meets the southern reach of Lake Champlain. The map illustrates a complex network of water-borne and rail commerce, featuring numerous specialized transit points like Chubbs Dock, Snody Dock, and Putnam Station. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the deep waters of South Bay to the steep elevations of Skene Mt. and Bald Mountain.

Evidence of early industrial activity and natural landmarks are noted throughout, including the 126-foot drop of Carver Falls on the Poultney River and the presence of Ore Bed Hill near the southern edge. The boundary between New York and Vermont winds through the center of the sheet, tracing the path of the East Bay and the river, connecting settlements like Fair Haven and Low Hampton across state lines.