2013 Map of Ampersand Lake

About this map

Ampersand Lake sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the hydrography of the northern Adirondacks is defined by a network of remote ponds and brooks. The terrain is dominated by the Seward Mountains, a cluster of significant peaks including Donaldson Mountain, Seymour Mountain, and Mount Emmons. These summits are divided by deep gaps like Ouluska Pass, which channels the drainage of the headwaters into the Cold River and Seward Brook. Only a few traces of human infrastructure appear, notably Ampersand Rd and Preston Rd, which provide limited access to this mountainous area. The map documents a landscape of numerous isolated water bodies such as White Lily Pond, Blueberry Pond, and Seward Pond, illustrating the intricate natural drainage patterns that characterize this part of Franklin County.