The Mohawk Trail: Its History and Course With Map and Illustrations (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Browne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528161327 ISBN 13: 9781528161329

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Trace the Mohawk Trail from ancient footpaths to modern highway, and discover how a single route shaped a region.

This nonfiction history explores how early Indigenous trails became the corridor later followed by traders, soldiers, and settlers. It weaves geography, engineering, and map evidence to show how terrain and season moved travel and how later roads carved their own path through the same landscape.

Two long sections frame the story: first, how natural features and river valleys dictated ancient travel, and how later roads evolved to cross the watershed. It also follows the emergence of multiple routes—the early footpath, the second and third roads, and the tunnel era—tied together by careful study of topography, historical maps, and contemporary notes. The narrative keeps the focus on the course of travel over time, avoiding speculation beyond the available evidence.

• Learn how Indian trails shaped the route from Hoosic to Deerfield and beyond.
• See how 18th- and 19th-century roads were laid out to meet terrain and season.
• Explore how maps from multiple periods illuminate the trail’s evolution, including key landmarks and fords.
• Understand why the landscape itself remains a guide to the region’s transportation history.

Ideal for readers of regional history and map enthusiasts who want a grounded, accessible view of how a single route influenced settlement, travel, and development in the Mohawk Trail region.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528161327
• ISBN 13: 9781528161329
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 42