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1968 Map of Cranberry Lake

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Cranberry Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Cranberry Lake dominates this 1968 landscape, serving as a central hub within the Adirondack State Park and the State Forest Preserve. The map documents the northern shoreline settlement of Cranberry Lake, where the Oswegatchie River exits and local landmarks like the Cranberry Lake Cem and several marinas are established. The intricate shoreline is defined by numerous family-named points and bays, such as Matilda Bay and Janacks Pt, alongside a complex archipelago including Joe Indian Island and Buck Island.

Wilderness management and scientific research are evident through the Cranberry Lake Biological Station at Barber Point and the Cranberry Lake Campground. The southern reaches of the lake transition into specialized hydrological features like Chair Rock Flow and Shanty Rock Flow, illustrating the managed water levels and the rugged character of the Clifton and Colton townships during the late 1960s.