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1902 Map of Whitehall

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Whitehall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The narrow corridor of Lake Champlain and its surrounding highlands define this borderland survey, centered on the strategic hub of Whitehall. This era reveals a landscape shaped by transportation, where the Champlain Canal and Barge Canal parallel the Mettawee River and Delaware and Hudson railroad. The map captures the specialized waterfront economy of the early twentieth century, marking specific transit points like Chubbs Dock and Snody Dock that served the lakeside communities.

Across the state line in Vermont, the terrain transitions toward Shaw Mountain and the settlements of West Haven and Benson. Notable landmarks include the impressive Carver Falls on the Poultney River and the rural rail stops of Dresden Station and Putnam Station. The contrast between the busy industrial corridors of the valleys and the numerous named ponds, such as Clear Pond and Vanderberg Pond, illustrates the diverse use of Washington County's geography during this period.