2013 Map of Lake Placid

About this map

The mountain town of Lake Placid serves as the hub of this High Peaks survey, showcasing a landscape defined by winter sports heritage and deep glacial waters. The village center is densely mapped between the shores of Mirror Lake and the Chubb River, featuring landmarks of international athletic history including the Olympic Arena and the Olympic Ski Jump near the Lake Placid Airport. To the north, the waters of Lake Placid are interrupted by large landmasses such as Moose Island and Buck Island, while the shoreline reaches remote landings like Undercliff and Whiteface Landing. The terrain rises sharply toward the northeast, dominated by the massif of Whiteface Mtn and the narrow passage of Wilmington Notch where the W Br Ausable River flows. This era of the landscape shows a clear transition from the quiet settlement around the N Elba Cem to a modern center of recreation and aviation.