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1903 Map of Blue Mountain

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Blue Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1912
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1912

About this map

Blue Mt. stands as the central landmark of this Adirondack region at the turn of the century, surrounded by a complex network of waterways that defined early 1900s travel. The village of Blue Mountain Lake and the settlement at Grove serve as the primary human hubs in an area otherwise dominated by high peaks like Mt. Sabattis and Owls Head. A notable Steamboat Route is marked across the waters of Long Lake, indicating the vital role of waterborne transport before modern road infrastructure became prevalent.

Water features define the landscape, from the cascading Buttermilk Falls on the Raquette River to the string of basins known as the Chain Lakes. Local life is further evidenced by landmarks such as the Forest House and the settlement of Indian Lake in the south. This survey, conducted by H.M. Wilson and his team, provides an intricate look at the hydrology of the central highlands, including numerous remote water bodies like Tirrell Pond and South Pond.