Lake, northeastern New York, U.S. It is 32 mi (51 km) long and 14 mi (1.66.4 km) wide and is connected to Lake Champlain through a series of waterfalls.
In the foothills of the Adirondacks , it is noted for its scenic beauty and is a popular resort area. Memorialized in James Fenimore Cooper 's novels as Lake Horicon, the real lake was the scene of numerous battles during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution . Fort Ticonderoga is located on the falls at the lake's outlet.