1989 Map of Schroon Lake

About this map

Adirondack Park dominates the landscape of this 1989 survey, where the interconnected waterways of the high peaks define the regional layout. The prominent expanse of Schroon Lake serves as the primary focal point, anchored by the village of Schroon Lake at its northern reach and South Schroon near The Narrows. To the west, the landscape transitions into a dense network of smaller basins and peaks, including Minerva Lake and Moxham Mtn. Settlement patterns follow the valley floors and stream beds, with established communities like Minerva, Olmstedville, and Irishtown clustered along the southern and western corridors. The map captures a moment when these traditional Adirondack hamlets maintained their distinct footprints amidst a terrain of significant elevation changes, from the heights of Hayes Mtn to the winding course of the Schroon River.