Fort William Henry, Fort George & Fort Edward Historical Map - Lake George Region #1485413 (License: Personal Use)

The map illustrates the strategic placement of three critical British forts-Fort William Henry (occupied Oct. 1755-Aug. 1757), Fort George (1759), and Fort Lyman (May-Sep. 1755), later renamed Fort Edward-along the Hudson River and Lake George corridor. Roads, waterways, and nearby settlements like Glens Falls and Queensbury are marked, with color-coded boundaries indicating territorial claims and military zones during the conflict. Topographic features such as Tongue Mountain, Black Mountain, and the Mettawee River further contextualize the terrain’s tactical importance.

Used on history, tourism, or educational websites covering the French and Indian War, colonial military strategy, or New York heritage trails; serves users researching historic sites, planning visits to Lake George battlefields, or studying 18th-century North American conflicts.