Cranberry Lake New York Map

About Cranberry Lake, New York

Cranberry Lake is a locality in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 219. The population density is 3.8 people per km². Cranberry Lake is located at 44.2226°N, 74.8363°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12927.

Cranberry Lake, a wide expanse of cool, dark water, lies cradled by the rolling, heavily forested hills of the Adirondacks. It lies 76.3 miles north-north-east of Rome, NY (from Rome, NY: bearing 24°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east of Newton Falls. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, particularly after a rain, and in the summer, the sun paints shimmering paths across the lake's surface, transforming it into a shifting mosaic of light and shadow. The shoreline, a tangled fringe of reeds and ancient, moss-covered rocks, gives way to dense stands of spruce and fir that climb the slopes, their branches heavy with the silence of the wilderness. The water itself is deep and often still, reflecting the vast, indifferent sky, and on calm mornings, it can be difficult to discern where the lake ends and the heavens begin. The history of Cranberry Lake is intrinsically tied to its natural resources and the rugged spirit of those who sought to harness them. Once a vital artery for the logging industry, the lake and its surrounding waterways facilitated the transport of timber from these remote reaches. Later, the allure of its pristine beauty and abundant fish drew a different kind of visitor, fostering a modest tourism that still forms a significant part of Cranberry Lake's economy, alongside a lingering connection to the forest products industry. The nearby SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry research forest, a quiet sentinel of scientific endeavor, stands as a testament to the enduring importance of the natural landscape, a place where the echoes of past industry mingle with the ongoing stewardship of the wild.

About This Cranberry Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cranberry Lake, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cranberry Lake and St. Lawrence County.

Detailed location data for Cranberry Lake includes the ZIP code (12927), telephone area code (845), county seat of St. Lawrence County (Canton), and school district assignment (Clifton-Fine Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cranberry Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.