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1978 Map of Wilmington

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Wilmington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Whiteface Mountain dominates the southern landscape of this 1978 survey, with the Whiteface Memorial Highway winding up its slopes toward the summit. The area is characterized by the intersection of the Stephenson Range, Wilmington Range, and Black Mountain Range, creating a complex network of peaks and valleys within the Adirondack Park. Settled areas like Wilmington and the whimsically named North Pole sit near the West Branch Ausable River, while the northern portion of the map is defined by the expansive Union Falls Pond and Taylor Pond.

Evidence of historical industry remains visible through labels for West Kilns, Middle Kilns, and East Kilns, pointing to the region's past charcoal or lime production. Genealogists can locate several small burial grounds, including the Goodspeed Cem near Franklin Falls and the Quaker Cem in the southeast. This map captures the transition between the high peaks and the river-fed lowlands before modern development further altered these Adirondack communities.