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1905 Map of Saint Regis

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Saint Regis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1905
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

Saranac Inn and the sprawling water network of the northern Adirondacks define this turn-of-the-century topographic landscape. In an era when rail travel opened the North Country to seasonal visitors and industry alike, the New York Central and Hudson River R R cuts across the southeastern quadrant, establishing the Saranac Inn Sta as a critical gateway. To the northwest, the New York and Ottawa R R serves the logging and sawmill outpost at Brandon and the settlement of Derrick.

The map is dominated by an intricate system of interconnected ponds and peaks, including the prominent St Regis Mt and Sugar Hill. Cultural landmarks like Paul Smiths and the Saranac Club near Wawbeek illustrate the early development of the region's storied sporting and resort culture. Waters ranging from the narrow West Branch Saint Regis River to the broad expanse of Lake Clear provide a detailed look at the hydrology before modern development altered the wilderness character of Franklin County.