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2010 Map of Bisby Lakes

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bisby Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bisby Lodge stands at the heart of this high-elevation wilderness, situated between the north shore of First Lake and the slopes of Trusty Mountain. This area is defined by a dense network of connected water bodies, including Woodhull Lake, Canachagala Lake, and the primary chain of the Bisby Lakes. These waters feed into significant drainage systems such as the North Branch and Middle Branch Black River, which carve through the terrain near landmarks like Ice Cave Mountain and Ice Cave Valley.

The settlement at Atwell serves as a lone outpost at the southern end of North Lake, where North Lake Road provides access into the deep woods. The topography is dominated by prominent peaks like Woodhull Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain, creating a landscape where transport is dictated by the narrow gaps between ridges and the edges of expansive lakes. This survey documents the region's character as a protected Adirondack retreat, focusing on the isolated camps and the intricate hydrology of the South Branch Black River headwaters.