1898 Map of Lake Placid

About this map

Lake Placid serves as the focal point of this high-altitude landscape, flanked by the Sentinel Range and the imposing heights of Mt. Whiteface. The settlement pattern of the late nineteenth century is clearly visible, with the village of Newman situated near Mirror Lake and the more remote outposts of West Kilns, Middle Kilns, and East Kilns suggesting an era of active charcoal production or timbering in the surrounding forests. Notable cultural landmarks include John Browns Grave, grounding the map in its regional history.