1919 Map of Cranberry Lake

About this map

Cranberry Lake and the complex waterway of the Oswegatchie River anchor this late-1910s survey of the northern Adirondack wilderness. The map documents the industrial and educational footprint in the forest, showing the settlements at Newton Falls and Benson Mines, alongside the State Ranger School near Wanakena. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of mountain peaks and water bodies, from the heights of Wolf Mtn and Cat Mtn to the low reaches of the Chaumont Swamp. Farther south, the map captures more remote outposts like Robinwood and Nehasane along the rail line. Researchers can find specific landmarks of the era's wood and water economy, such as the Partlow Milldam and the Beaverdam, which illustrate how the landscape was managed and utilized before more modern conservation efforts.