Adirondack Mountains

Adirondack Mountains, the chief range in New York State, lie between Lakes Champlain and Ontario, and extend from the NE. corner of the state towards its centre. Rising from an elevated plateau about 2000 feet above sea-level, they are remarkable for grand and picturesque scenery; the highest summit, Mount Marcy, is 5402 feet high. Small lakes are numerous; the head-streams of the Hudson are here; and there is much fine timber in the region. The discovery of magnetic iron in the township of Macomb, led to the establishment of the village of Adirondack, but the works were afterwards abandoned. The whole northern wilderness of New York State is popularly known as the Adirondacks, and is a very favourite resort of sportsmen and pleasure-seekers.