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2010 Map of Dannemora

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Dannemora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Dannemora occupies a prominent position on the southern slopes of Dannemora Mountain, defined by its complex history of institutional presence. Several dedicated burial grounds, including the State Hospital Cemetery, State Prison Cemetery, and State Prison and Hospital Cemetery, are clustered near the village center, illustrating the significant role of state facilities in the local community structure. To the south and east, the landscape transitions into the river valley where the Saranac River flows through Elsinore and Cadyville.

Transport history is visible through the Old Rail Road Bed passing west of town near Nashville Rd. The map also captures smaller rural junctions such as Picketts Corners and Saranac, connected by a network of local routes like Hardscrabble Rd and General Leroy Manor Rd. These features collectively reveal a landscape shaped by both the rugged Adirondack foothills and a century of state institutional history.