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1950 Map of Whitehall

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Whitehall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Whitehall serves as a pivotal point on this 1950 survey, where the Mettawee River and the northern reach of Lake Champlain meet the Delaware and Hudson railroad lines. This corridor was historically significant as a transportation nexus between New York and Vermont, reflected in the density of infrastructure surrounding the town center. The map details the transition from the industrial and rail-heavy environment of the valley to the elevated wilderness of Adirondack State Park to the west, marked by prominent heights like Whitehall Mountain and Skene Mtn.

Beyond the village, the landscape is defined by extensive wetlands such as Timber Marsh and Schoolhouse Marsh, illustrating the complex hydrology of the lake's southern tip. Small community landmarks, including Pike Brook Sch and Our Lady of Angels Cem, provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family locations in the town of Dresden and the surrounding valley during the mid-century era.