2010 Map of Upper Saranac Lake

About this map

Saranac Inn and Wawbeek anchor this study of the central Adirondack waterscape, where complex glacial hydrology created a dense network of connected ponds and larger lake basins. The presence of the Adirondack Fish Hatchery near Little Clear Pond underscores the long-standing importance of local fisheries management within the Adirondack Park. Ancient portage routes are preserved in modern place names such as Bartletts Carry, connecting Upper Saranac Lake to nearby waters. The landscape is defined by dozens of distinct water bodies, including the secluded Hoel Pond and the branching Fish Creek Ponds. Landforms like Markham Point and numerous named islands—including Eagle Island, Buck Island, and Deer Island—detail a shoreline shaped by recreational history and conservation efforts in the early 21st century.