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1995 Map of Schroon Lake

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Schroon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Adirondack Park peaks and water bodies dominate this survey, which captures the central Adirondacks during the mid-1990s. The landscape is defined by the significant corridor of Schroon Lake and its passage through the Narrows, where the village of Schroon Lake sits as a primary hub. To the west, the settlements of Minerva, Olmstedville, and the small cluster at Irishtown are linked by winding mountain roads and the path of the Minerva Stream.

The presence of high-elevation water sources like Hewitt Pond, Bigsby Pond, and Bailey Pond suggests the rugged topography that shaped local development and early timber patterns. Researchers can trace the division of local townships including Minerva, Horicon, and Chester, while identifying specific family-named landmarks like Leland Hill, Snyder Hill, and Merrills Hill. This era of the map shows a balance of recreational access through the Big Pond Trail and established mountain hamlets.