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Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains in the towns of North Elba and St. Armand, in northern New York is the blue body of water, Lake Placid. At roughly 2,170 acres, and an average depth of approximately 50 feet, the lake borders the village of Lake Placid and has three islands named Buck, Moose, and Hawk. Fed by springs and streams in the Adirondacks Mountain, Lake Placid is an important water source for the local community on the lake's shore. The shoreline of Lake Placid features gently sloping rock slabs with little vegetation. Buck Island, is one of the major islands on Lake Placid and is owned by the state of New York, and encompasses 30 acres, with an elevation of 2,044 feet.
The earliest inhabitants of Lake Placid are believed to be Iroquois and Mohawk Indians, evident from the relics, such as Indian arrowheads, found by early settlers in the region. In the 1800s, the first white settlers to Lake Placid were Elijah Bennet of Bennet's Pond and his wife Rebecca, who moved from Vermont. By 1815, more families poured into the region and built quite a community.
In the vicinity of Lake Placid is the village of Lake Placid, near the center of the town of North Elba. Lake Placid, the village, hosted the 1932 and the 1980 Winter Olympics, along with the 1972 Winter Universiade and the 2000 Winter Goodwill Games. It is also home to the pristine Mirror Lake, which has a trail around the shoreline, and a calm ambience and the resemblance to a mirror, hence the lake's given name. In nearby Lake Placid Olympic Museum, team uniforms and medals are on exhibit, a reminder of the Olympic movement and Lake Placid's rich winter sports' history. Big Cherrypatch Pond is largely untouched and travels through wetlands that offer up great bird watching opportunities, and an incredible view of Whiteface Mountain.
Many beautiful birds reside in the Lake Placid region, with the Great Gray Owl, Black-backed Woodpecker, woodland warblers and Gray Jays as some of the common birds that can be viewed during various seasons. There are four species of trout found in the waters of Lake Placid, including brook trout, lake trout, brown trout and rainbow trout.
Fun and adventure can be had in the Lake Placid region, with winter activities, such as snowshoeing, skiing, ice-climbing and extreme tobogganing, along with plenty of fun family attractions.
About Great River Arts: Great River Arts started its journey in 2006 when Lisa Middleton began restoring and painting historical French maps of the Mississippi River. Art collectors and interior designers loved the subtle enchantment of the gently painted maps, and demand for her restored and painted historic maps quickly spread across the country.
Her historical map collection rapidly developed into custom map services for private estates, resorts, lakes, public lands, and regional attractions-all with the vintage charm of Lisa's earlier works, applying borders, cartouches, and fonts found in historic maps from the 1850's and earlier.
Each piece of art created by Lisa is the result of an in-depth, collaborative process between cartographers, architects, colorists and professional researchers. An intrepid traveler, Lisa continues to paint originals and work with her design team from the road and her home base near Glacier National Park, Montana. She pursues new map suggestions and collaborations every day. Please stay updated on Lisa's newest maps and travels at facebook.com/greatriverarts!
Disclaimer: All sizes are approximate. While great care was taken to produce this map, the information was derived from digital databases from various sources. Great River Arts cannot be responsible for errors, omissions, or positional accuracy in our custom map designs other than our intent to provide fascinating information and a delightful memory. Historical maps often contain misspellings and information that might not be accurate. Neither genre should be used for navigation. The user of this map bears full responsibility for his or her safety of person and equipment. There is no warranty, expressed or implied that this map is suitable for an particular purpose. We do appreciate you letting us know of any errors or suggestions at mapart@greatriverarts.com Let us help you with our unique custom map design services.Full refund if returned in original condition within 14 days. Buyer pays return shipping.
The earliest inhabitants of Lake Placid are believed to be Iroquois and Mohawk Indians, evident from the relics, such as Indian arrowheads, found by early settlers in the region. In the 1800s, the first white settlers to Lake Placid were Elijah Bennet of Bennet's Pond and his wife Rebecca, who moved from Vermont. By 1815, more families poured into the region and built quite a community.
In the vicinity of Lake Placid is the village of Lake Placid, near the center of the town of North Elba. Lake Placid, the village, hosted the 1932 and the 1980 Winter Olympics, along with the 1972 Winter Universiade and the 2000 Winter Goodwill Games. It is also home to the pristine Mirror Lake, which has a trail around the shoreline, and a calm ambience and the resemblance to a mirror, hence the lake's given name. In nearby Lake Placid Olympic Museum, team uniforms and medals are on exhibit, a reminder of the Olympic movement and Lake Placid's rich winter sports' history. Big Cherrypatch Pond is largely untouched and travels through wetlands that offer up great bird watching opportunities, and an incredible view of Whiteface Mountain.
Many beautiful birds reside in the Lake Placid region, with the Great Gray Owl, Black-backed Woodpecker, woodland warblers and Gray Jays as some of the common birds that can be viewed during various seasons. There are four species of trout found in the waters of Lake Placid, including brook trout, lake trout, brown trout and rainbow trout.
Fun and adventure can be had in the Lake Placid region, with winter activities, such as snowshoeing, skiing, ice-climbing and extreme tobogganing, along with plenty of fun family attractions.
About Great River Arts: Great River Arts started its journey in 2006 when Lisa Middleton began restoring and painting historical French maps of the Mississippi River. Art collectors and interior designers loved the subtle enchantment of the gently painted maps, and demand for her restored and painted historic maps quickly spread across the country.
Her historical map collection rapidly developed into custom map services for private estates, resorts, lakes, public lands, and regional attractions-all with the vintage charm of Lisa's earlier works, applying borders, cartouches, and fonts found in historic maps from the 1850's and earlier.
Each piece of art created by Lisa is the result of an in-depth, collaborative process between cartographers, architects, colorists and professional researchers. An intrepid traveler, Lisa continues to paint originals and work with her design team from the road and her home base near Glacier National Park, Montana. She pursues new map suggestions and collaborations every day. Please stay updated on Lisa's newest maps and travels at facebook.com/greatriverarts!
Disclaimer: All sizes are approximate. While great care was taken to produce this map, the information was derived from digital databases from various sources. Great River Arts cannot be responsible for errors, omissions, or positional accuracy in our custom map designs other than our intent to provide fascinating information and a delightful memory. Historical maps often contain misspellings and information that might not be accurate. Neither genre should be used for navigation. The user of this map bears full responsibility for his or her safety of person and equipment. There is no warranty, expressed or implied that this map is suitable for an particular purpose. We do appreciate you letting us know of any errors or suggestions at mapart@greatriverarts.com Let us help you with our unique custom map design services.Full refund if returned in original condition within 14 days. Buyer pays return shipping.
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