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1955 Map of Saint Regis

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Saint Regis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Adirondack State Park encompasses this entire 1950s landscape, where the headwaters of the Saint Regis River flow through a dense network of glacial ponds and wetlands. The settlement at Paul Smiths serves as a cultural hub, anchored by Paul Smiths College and School No 2, while the New York Central Railroad corridor connects the southern reaches near Saranac Inn. This survey reflects a mid-century period of established wilderness recreation, evidenced by the State Fish Hatchery Headquarters and public facilities like Rollins Public Campsite and Fish Creek Public Campsite.

The terrain is defined by prominent peaks including St Regis Mtn, which features a Lookout Tower, and Jenkins Mountain. Significant water bodies like Lower Saint Regis Lake, Spitfire Lake, and Upper Saint Regis Lake dominate the eastern half, while the western area transitions into more remote pond chains. The map also documents early infrastructure such as the Fire Truck Trail and the local center at Keese Mill.