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 lies at the edge of a water-laced landscape, where the Oswegatchie River, a ribbon of cool, dark water, meanders towards the vast, shimmering expanse of Thompson Bay. It lies 30.6 miles south-southeast of Canton, NY (from Canton, NY: bearing 147°T), and is situated 18.4 miles west of Tupper Lake. The air here carries the salty tang of the nearby coast, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, yet the feeling is distinctly northern, a blend of damp earth and pine needles. Inland, the land rises gently, a patchwork of dense woodland and open, sun-drenched clearings, hinting at the more rugged terrain of the distant Adirondack Mountains, visible as a hazy blue line on the clearest of days. The shores of Cranberry Lake itself are a study in subtle transitions, from soft, sandy stretches to rocky outcroppings worn smooth by the lapping tides of the bay. The Town of Clifton Land, a preserve bordering this watery domain, offers a quiet sanctuary, its trails like the Ash Pond Trail inviting exploration into the rich, damp soil and the rustling, unseen life within the surrounding forest. The history of Cranberry Lake is as layered as the sedimentary rocks beneath its waters, a story shaped by the ebb and flow of the Oswegatchie River and its connection to the grander tides of Thompson Bay. For generations, the local economy has been intrinsically tied to the bounty of the waterways; fishing, once a primary sustenance, now fuels a vibrant, albeit seasonal, tourism industry, drawing visitors eager to cast a line or simply breathe the crisp, coastal air. The echoes of logging camps and small-scale mining operations can still be felt in the weathered structures and the occasional glint of discarded ore along the riverbanks, a testament to the hardscrabble beginnings of this waterside settlement. While Copper Rock Falls offers a natural spectacle a short distance away, the true allure of Cranberry Lake lies in its understated beauty, the quiet hum of daily life that unfolds against a backdrop of water, forest, and the distant, majestic presence of the Adirondack Mountains.

About This Cranberry Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cranberry Lake, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.222562, -74.836299. 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.