2019 Map of Paradox Lake

About this map

Paradox Lake dominates the southern landscape of this Essex County region, its irregular shoreline defined by Dark Bay, Smith Bay, and Grosvenor Bay. To the north, the Schroon River winds through the valley past the community of North Hudson and the site of Schroon Falls, marking a primary corridor through the high terrain of the Adirondacks. The map reveals a high concentration of small, high-elevation water bodies like Berrymill Pond, Hatch Pond, and Gero Pond, illustrating the complex glacial drainage of the area. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds including Ridge Cem and the Holy Name of Jesus and Mary Cemetery. The network of backroads, such as Old Furnace Rd and Stoney Lonesome Road, hints at early industrial and timber routes that once supported the small settlements of Paradox and Severance.