 However, it was not until the completion of the road from West Guilford in the 1940s that the area was able to become a vacation property that attracted many people.Later in 1964, the Department of Highways map showed a road along the southern shore of Lake Kennisis and on the northern shore to the Narrow between Big and Little Kennisis.By the first decade of the 21st century, a large number of cottages along the two lakes were built as roads improves and dependable snow clearing made it possible for retirees to live in comfort and security all year long.