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1913 Map of Lyon Mountain

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Lyon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Lyon Mountain towers over this pocket of the Adirondacks, where early 20th-century industry and topography are intricately mapped. The Hudson and Delaware railroad threads through the northern elevations, connecting the settlements of Lyon Mountain and Standish. Down in the valleys, the Saranac River and its North Branch provide the geographic anchor for riverside communities such as Redford, Clayburg, and Riverview.

Logistics of the era are visible through features like the Junction Kilns near the outlet of Chazy Lake and the Goodrich Mill in the southeastern corner. For those researching local family history, the map preserves the locations of rural landmarks like the Hammond School and the Loudell PO (post office), alongside numerous named peaks including Averill Pk and Norton Peak. The landscape is a complex network of brooks and ponds, from Silver Lake to the headwaters of Upper Chateaugay Lake, illustrating the water-dependent economy of these mountain townships.