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1908 Map of Loon Lake

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Loon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

The Salmon River and the Port Kent and Hopkinton Turnpike anchor this early twentieth-century survey of the northern Adirondacks. The landscape is defined by the convergence of industrial transport and wilderness retreats, where the Adirondack Division and the Chateaugay Branch intersect near Loon Lake Station. This junction supported a network of isolated outposts and seasonal destinations, including Loon Lake Post Office and the Hunter Home lodge.

Industrial activity is evident at Upper Kilns and Middle Kilns, while topographic landmarks like Needles Eye and the Owls Head Range overlook a dense collection of water bodies, from Mountain View Lake to the secluded Ragged Lake. Local commerce and community life are grounded in small settlements such as Merrillville and Molasses Corners, providing a detailed look at Franklin County prior to modern redevelopment.