1921 Map of Cranberry Lake

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.