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1908 Map of Loon Lake

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Loon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1922
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1922

About this map

Mountain View and the surrounding Adirondack wilderness define this early 20th-century topographic survey, where the New York Central and Hudson River and Delaware and Hudson railroads intersect. This period was a critical era for the region's logging and tourism industries, evidenced by industrial sites like Upper Kilns and the Middle Kilns, as well as established lodges such as Hunter Home.

The landscape is dominated by complex water systems and mountain ranges, from the Salmon River in the north to the sprawling waters of Loon Lake. Local travel centered on historical thoroughfares like the Port Kent and Hopkinton Turnpike and the Duane California Road. Small pockets of settlement like Inman PO and Molasses Corners served as vital hubs for remote residents, while the rugged terrain of the Plumadore Range and Debar Mtn remained largely untouched, accessible only by a few winding mountain trails.