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1895 Map of Willsboro

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Willsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1911
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1911

About this map

Lake Champlain serves as the central artery for this late 19th-century survey, defining the border between New York and Vermont. The map documents a landscape transitioning from maritime dominance to railroad connectivity, marked by the Champlain Transportation Co. Steamer Route cutting through the water while the Delaware and Hudson Canal Co. R. R. hugs the Adirondack foothills. Notable settlements like Willsboro, Essex, and Whallonsburg are depicted alongside the rugged heights of Mt. Bigelow and Rattlesnake Mt..

On the eastern shore, the Rutland Div. Central Vermont R. R. services Charlotte and North Ferrisburg Sta.. The cartography highlights critical transit points such as McNeil Ferry and the Juniper Id. L.H. lighthouse, which guided vessels into the harbor. This period shows the region's geography defined by its deep bays, including Willsboro Bay and Corlear Bay, which provided essential shelter for commerce and industry.