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1999 Map of Upper Saranac Lake

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Upper Saranac Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Adirondack Park forms the sprawling backdrop for this 1999 survey, centered on the intricate waterways of Upper Saranac Lake. The landscape is a complex mosaic of glacial kettle ponds and interconnected lakes, where human presence is defined by recreation and conservation rather than heavy industry. At Saranac Inn, the built environment clusters around the water, while the nearby Adirondack Fish Hatchery highlights the region's managed wilderness character.

Evidence of earlier transport networks is preserved in the Old Railroad Grade winding past Floodwood toward Derrick. The map details numerous seasonal sites, from the Boy Scout Camp and Girl Scout Camp on the eastern shores to the isolated campsites dotting Hoel Pond and Polliwog Pond. This survey captures the transition into the 21st century, where the rugged terrain of Floodwood Mountain and Boot Bay Mtn remains largely unchanged, preserving the same remote character sought by generations of visitors.