Lake Clear New York Map

About Lake Clear, New York

Lake Clear is a locality in Franklin County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Lake Clear is located at 44.3676°N, 74.2327°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12945.

Lake Clear rests in a broad, undulating embrace of the Adirondack foothills, where ancient granite outcrops give way to the deep green stillness of coniferous forests. It lies 50.9 miles west of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 262°T), and is situated 4.2 miles west-south-west of Harrietstown. The air here, especially in the hush of dawn, carries the cool, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that seems to seep into everything. The landscape is a mosaic of dense woods, broken by the shimmering expanse of the lake itself, its surface often mirroring the vast, ever-changing sky in shades of sapphire and slate. Small, clear streams, born from hidden springs, wind their way through moss-covered rocks, their quiet murmur the dominant sound in this quiet country. The terrain rises and falls gently, suggesting the slow, patient work of glaciers that shaped this land eons ago. The history of Lake Clear is deeply entwined with the logging and paper mills that once defined the region’s economy, their legacy now softened by time and the return of the wild. Remnants of old logging roads, now overgrown with ferns and saplings, whisper of a more industrious past. The lake, once a vital artery for transporting timber, now serves as a haven for recreation, its waters offering cool respite in the summer months and a frozen expanse for ice fishing in the winter. The local character is one of quiet resilience, a blend of hardy independence forged by the demanding seasons and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Lake Clear. This enduring connection to the land fosters a sense of community, where neighbors know each other by name and share a common respect for the wild heart of the Adirondacks.

About This Lake Clear Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Clear, 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 Lake Clear and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Lake Clear includes the ZIP code (12983), telephone area code (845), county seat of Franklin County (Malone), and school district assignment. 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 Lake Clear is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.