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1931 Map of Cranberry Lake

Name: 1931 Topographic Map of Cranberry Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

Cranberry Lake and the winding Oswegatchie River dominate this Adirondack landscape during the interwar years, revealing a region defined by its timber and mining heritage. The map documents the industrial activity at Benson Mines and the settlement of Newton Falls, alongside the educational footprint of the State Ranger School near Wanakena. The irregular shoreline of the lake is punctuated by named points like Barber Point and significant inlets such as Dead Creek Flow and Brandy Brook Flow.

Transportation through these dense woods relied on the New York Central railroad, which serviced remote stops like Robinwood and Nehasane. Notable landmarks of the era include Partlow Milldam, the remote High Falls, and the open terrain of The Plains. This survey provides a precise record of the lake's many islands, including Joe Indian Island and Eagle Island, before modern development altered the character of these North Country shorelines.