From the top of Mt. Defiance, there is a wonderful view down the lake (looking north to Crown Point and beyond). *

As well as southward, up the lake, to South Bay at the entrance to Wood Creek where then-Brigadier General Benedict Arnold built the first vessels of the United Styates Navy in the summer and early autumn of 1776. *

Directly across the lake, at this very narrow part, is Mount Independence, an American stronghold constructed in 1776-77. It is well within range of artillery fire from Mt. Defiance. *

6-Pounders at the top of Mount Defiance, looking out at... *

Fort Ticonderoga, so close that, to prove the vulnerability of the fort, its artillery commander could reach the summit with his own own cannon fire. Nobody listened to him. Ah well, after the war, he became one of the greatest painters in American history. *

Another gunner's view of Ticonderoga from a second gun platform somewhat down the slope - this is likely the platform used by the British to force the fort's evacuation and that of Mount Independence. *