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1921 Map of Cranberry Lake

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Cranberry Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Cranberry Lake and its intricate shoreline dominate this northern Adirondack landscape during the early twentieth century. The map illustrates a region defined by its water and industrial pursuits, with the New York Central railroad corridor providing essential access to the remote settlements of Newton Falls and Benson Mines. In the southwest, the Oswegatchie River meanders through the Chaumont Swamp, while the village of Wanakena sits at the foot of the Dead Creek Flow.

Educational history is represented by the State Ranger School near Eskur Pond, marking the area's long-standing connection to forestry and land management. Further south, the terrain opens into a distinctive area known as The Plains, bordered by significant elevations like Roundtop Mtn and Robinson Partlow Mtn. The survey also traces the historic Albany Road, which cuts through the dense network of peaks and ponds, including the remote southern outpost of Robinwood.