Old Maps of Rainbow Lake, Brighton for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Rainbow Lake with 11 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Rainbow Lake has changed over the decades.


Rainbow Lake, Brighton maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Saranac, 1953 Print
    1902 Map of Saranac, 1953 Print
    1902 Saranac
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack High Peaks region comes alive in this survey from the early 1900s, showcasing the expansion of rail and water-based commerce. Researchers can trace the development of Saranac Lake, locate early industrial sites like Ames Mills, and follow the path of the Adirondack Division railroad.

  2. 1904 Map of Saranac
    1904 Map of Saranac
    1904 Saranac
    1904 Print · USGS
    Saranac Lake and the northern Adirondacks are captured here during the height of the early railroad era. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Adirondack Division and Chateaugay Branch through settlements like Bloomingdale, Gabriels, and Onchiota.
    10 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Ogdensburg, 1973 Print
    1948 Map of Ogdensburg, 1973 Print
    1948 Ogdensburg
    1973 Print · USGS
    The international border along the St Lawrence River comes to life in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water connections between New York and Ontario. Researchers can trace the grounds of St Lawrence University, the massive Camp Drum military reservation, and the historic Rideau River and Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Ogdensburg
    1951 Map of Ogdensburg
    1951 Ogdensburg
    1951 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence frontier and the North Country are captured here during the post-war era, from the river ports to the high Adirondacks. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through Ogdensburg, the Rutland rail lines, and Potsdam.

  5. 1953 Map of Ogdensburg
    1953 Map of Ogdensburg
    1953 Ogdensburg
    1953 Print · USGS
    The North Country and St. Lawrence Valley are shown here in the early fifties, just as the region’s rail-and-river economy remained in full swing. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named corners and rural hubs along the Rutland railroad or locate heritage sites near Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and the St Regis Indian Reservation.

  6. 1955 Map of Saranac Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Saranac Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Saranac Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Saranac Lake and its surrounding mountain communities were flourishing hubs of the Adirondacks during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace family history through sites like St Pauls Cem, rural landmarks like Eight Square Sch, and the rail infrastructure at Lake Clear Junction.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Ogdensburg
    1961 Map of Ogdensburg
    1961 Ogdensburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence valley and the Adirondack high country meet in this early sixties survey during a peak era for rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the New York Central railroad through remote settlements like Wanakena, Conifer, and Piercefield.

  8. 1978 Map of Bloomingdale
    1978 Map of Bloomingdale
    1978 Bloomingdale
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack High Peaks region during the late 1970s shows a landscape of mountain hamlets and sprawling lakes. Local researchers can trace family names and institutions from Paul Smiths College to quiet burial grounds like Mountain View Cemetery and St Johns Cem.

  9. 1985 Map of Tupper Lake, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Tupper Lake, 1986 Print
    1985 Tupper Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Adirondacks in the mid-1980s reveal a network of mountain villages and timber-connected outposts. Researchers can trace the Adirondack RR through Saranac Lake or locate old industrial hamlets like Newton Falls and Gleasons Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1999 Map of Bloomingdale, 2001 Print
    1999 Map of Bloomingdale, 2001 Print
    1999 Bloomingdale
    2001 Print · USGS
    The northern Adirondack high country is shown in the late 1990s, centering on the communities of Bloomingdale and Vermontville. Trace local history at Paul Smiths College or find family roots at Mountain View Cemetery and St Pauls Cem.

  11. 2023 Map of Gabriels, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Gabriels, 2023 Print
    2023 Gabriels
    2023 Print · USGS
    The lake-strewn landscape near Gabriels and Paul Smiths is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family history at Saint Johns Cem, explore the winding Osgood River, or locate the historic settlement of Onchiota.

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