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1904 Map of Saranac

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Saranac
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1909
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1909

About this map

Saranac Lake serves as the central hub of this northern Adirondack landscape during the early twentieth century. The map illustrates a complex network of timber and tourism-driven transportation, featuring the Adirondack Division and the Chateaugay Branch of the Delaware and Hudson R. R. cutting through the dense lake country. The settlement pattern reveals the importance of rail access at the time, with stops at Paul Smith Sta. and Bloomingdale Sta. supporting established communities like Paul Smiths and Bloomingdale.

Extensive water systems including Lower Saranac Lake and Rainbow Lake are shown with meticulous detail, including specific points like Martin and Algonquin. Industrial activity is noted at Ames Mills, while the presence of Trudeau reflects the region's historic role in the sanatorium movement. The topography is defined by significant peaks such as Mc Kenzie Mt. and Mt Pisgah, which hem in the valleys where the Saranac River flows.