1978 Map of Saranac Lake

About this map

The village of Saranac Lake serves as the central hub of this late-1970s survey, situated where the Saranac River flows into Lake Flower and surrounded by the dense forest of the Adirondack State Park. The map documents a complex mountain landscape defined by major water bodies like Lower Saranac Lake and Oseetah Lake, alongside smaller high-elevation ponds such as Kiwassa Lake and Lake Colby. Cultural features reflect the area's development as a health and educational center, including the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital, the settlement at Trudeau, and North Country Community College. Local infrastructure is visible through landmarks like the Correctional Institution at Ray Brook and the Mt Pisgah Ski Area. This edition also captures the region's topography across the Franklin and Essex County line, documenting the peaks of McKenzie Mtn and Ampersand Mountain.