1904 Map of Long Lake

About this map

The Raquette River winds through this northern Adirondack landscape, anchoring a network of waterways and early 20th-century outposts. At the junction of the New York and Ottawa R. R. and the N. Y. C. and H. R. R. R., the growing hub of Tupper Lake Junc. and nearby Faust serve as gateways to the wilderness. The map reveals a transition from these industrial rail connections to seasonal retreats like Rustic Lodge, Coreys, and the Caughnawauga Club. Along the southern expanse of the long, narrow lake, a dedicated steamboat route connects travelers to Island House and the Camp Islands. This survey illustrates an era when Adirondack navigation relied heavily on the natural corridors provided by Tupper Lake, Follensby Pond, and the interconnected Moose Ponds, long before modern road networks dominated the region.