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1898 Map of Whitehall

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

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

Whitehall stands at the strategic nexus where the southern tip of Lake Champlain meets the northern reach of the Champlain Division Delaware and Hudson R.R., serving as a critical gateway between the Hudson Valley and the north. The landscape is defined by the narrow, fjord-like waters of The Narrows and the South Bay, flanked by prominent peaks like Skene Mt. and Bald Mountain.

Along the rugged corridor, infrastructure for commerce and shipping is evident at Snody Dock, Chubbs Dock, and Benson Landing. To the east, the Poultney River marks the New York-Vermont border, tumbling over the impressive Carver Falls near the industrial village of Fair Haven. The map captures the region's 19th-century reliance on both water and rail, with numerous landings and stations like Putnam Station and Dresden Station supporting the transport of local materials from sites such as Ore Bed Hill.