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1911 Map of Lyon Mountain

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Lyon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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The iron mining and charcoal burning industries of the northern Adirondacks are clearly visible in this 1911 survey. The Delaware and Hudson RR serves as a critical artery, connecting industrial nodes at Standish and the village of Lyon Mountain to the outside world. This rail corridor follows the base of the Lyon Mountain massif, where the landscape is marked by the presence of the Junction Kilns and numerous small settlements like Loudell PO.

Water-driven operations and early mountain hamlets line the Saranac River and the North Branch Saranac River, featuring established communities such as Redford, Clayburg, and Moffitsville. To the south, the Goodrich Mill sits near the foot of the Silver Lake Mts, illustrating the era's reliance on local timber and water power. The terrain is characterized by high peaks like Averill Pk and significant water bodies including Upper Chateaugay Lake and Chazy Lake.