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1953 Map of Paradox Lake

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Paradox Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Ironville serves as a focal point in this Essex County landscape, situated near Furnace Mtn and the historic Railroad Hill. The mid-century terrain is defined by a dense network of water bodies and high peaks, including Paradox Lake and the Schroon River. While small settlements like Severance and Chilson line the primary thoroughfares, the interior is dominated by industrial and natural landmarks such as Inactive Mines and the St Nicholas Chapel.

The presence of Graphite in the south and the Burnt Ridges to the north reflects a region shaped by both its extractive history and its geological complexity. Significant elevations like Moose Mountain and Nippletop Mountain loom over the numerous ponds, from Putnam Pond to the small Goosepiddle Pond, providing a detailed look at the Adirondack interior before modern expansion altered these remote corridors.