1904 Map of Saranac

A network of water and mountain peaks dominates the geography, from the cluster of islands in Lower Saranac Lake to the industrial presence of the State Dam. Smaller communities such as Trudeau, Bloomingdale, and Vermontville are shown with their corresponding railroad stations, reflecting a time when travel in the High Peaks region was strictly dictated by the iron rail. The placement of Ames Mills along the Saranac River further illustrates the era's reliance on river-power for local industry.