1955 Map of Saint Regis

About this map

Paul Smiths College and the neighboring settlement of Paul Smiths serve as the cultural anchor in this mid-century topographic survey of the northern Adirondacks. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of interconnected waterways, including the Upper Saint Regis and Follensby Clear Pond, which supported the region's developing recreational and educational identity. The New York Central Railroad cuts a path through the southern half of the quadrangle, passing through Floodwood and providing essential access to the remote backcountry. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is visible at Keese Mill and the Adirondack Fish Hatchery near Saranac Inn Station. Significant public lands are marked by the Fish Creek Public Campsite and a Fire Truck Trail, reflecting the state's active management of the forest preserve during this era.