Lake, northeastern New York, U.S. It is 32 mi (51 km) long and 1–4 mi (1.6–6.4 km) wide and is connected to Lake
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 {{link=French and Indian War">French and Indian War and the American Revolution . Fort Ticonderoga is located on the falls at the lake's outlet.