1897 Map of Schroon Lake

About this map

The Schroon Lake region of the Adirondacks is revealed in this late 19th-century survey, showing a landscape defined by industrial logging and early mountain tourism. Industrial activity is anchored by structures like Lester Dam and Brace Dam along the Boreas River, while a Steamboat Route navigates the waters of the lake, connecting eastern shores at Adirondack to southwestern landings. The topography is exceptionally dense, featuring prominent peaks such as Nippletop Mt. and Hoffman Mt., which flank the Texas Ridge and Washburn Ridge. Local life is concentrated in small settlements like Olmstedville and Irishtown, while the name Loch Muller suggests the cultural imprints of specific immigrant communities during this era of inland expansion. This sheet documents the delicate balance between the wild forest and the developing settlements of Newcomb and South Schroon before modern infrastructure altered the Adirondack wilderness.