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1953 Map of Lake Placid

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lake Placid
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Lake Placid and the surrounding High Peaks region are documented here during a period of significant recreational expansion in the early 1950s. The map illustrates the emerging winter sports infrastructure at the Whiteface Mtn Ski Center, complete with the Memorial Toll Road and early Whiteface Ski Trails. Cultural and historical landmarks are scattered across the valley, including the site of John Browns Grave and the themed roadside attraction of North Pole.

The landscape's industrial past is visible in the series of charcoal or lime kilns near Forestdale, such as West Kilns, Middle Kilns, and East Kilns, which stand in contrast to the growing tourism centers of Wilmington and Keene. Local genealogy is supported by the presence of several burying grounds, including Malbone Cem and Mountain View Cem. The survey also details the complex water network of the Saranac River and Ausable River, which define the valley settlements of Upper Jay and Franklin Falls.