1943 Map of Willsboro

About this map

Lake Champlain dominates the landscape of this 1930s survey, where the rocky shoreline of the Adirondack State Park meets the water at Willsboro Point. The eastern shore in Vermont shows a contrast in terrain, with the Rutland RR following the more level ground through Ferrisburg. On the New York side, the Delaware and Hudson River railroad skirts the foothills of Bigelow Mtn and Rattlesnake Mtn. This era captures small shoreline communities like Craterclub and Essex alongside inland agricultural centers such as Whallonsburg and Reber. Genealogists may find interest in the numerous district schools, including Brookfield Sch and Ryan Sch, and the placement of Lakeview Cem near the lake. The map also records the Ferry crossing from Appletree Pt toward New York, a vital connection before modern bridge networks fully centralized travel.