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Often overshadowed by the populous city that bears its name, the state of New York is a place full of mountains and lakes, heritage and history. Its diverse geography consists of ocean beaches, lakeshores, river valleys and mountains. Once dominated by Algonquian and Iroquoian-speaking peoples, the state was fought over by the French, Dutch, and English before gaining independence. Since then it has become a haven for immigrants from the world over.
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Its long history and diverse peoples have made the state of New York what it is today, but despite having one of the largest cities in the country, not all communities in this state turned into major metropolises. The idea for an ideal company town led to one of the biggest environmental disasters of the day. The needs of growing communities buried others under bodies of water. Industries ranging from mining to railroads to mineral spas built and then doomed once-prosperous communities. Early forts sometimes were the difference between survival and death for settlers in contested colonies. Despite no longer being on the map, many of these forgotten places helped create the New York we know today.
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