1903 Map of Blue Mountain

About this map

Blue Mountain Lake and Long Lake serve as the primary hubs of activity in this 1900-era survey of the central Adirondacks. The map documents a time when the region's lakes were essential transit corridors, specifically noting a Steamboat Route connecting the southern end of Long Lake toward the settlement at Grove. The topography is dominated by prominent peaks such as Blue Mt. and Mt. Sabattis, while the complex water system including the Raquette River and Chain Lakes reflects a landscape still largely defined by natural drainage and timber interests, as evidenced by the Rolling Dam on the West Branch of the Goodnow River.