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1954 Map of Blue Mountain

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Blue Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Long Lake and the interconnected waterways of the central Adirondacks define this mid-century survey. The village of Long Lake serves as a northern hub, featuring the Long Lake Cem and Camp St Mary near the northern narrows. Significant hiking infrastructure is already established, notably the Northville-Lake Placid Trail, which traverses the center of the sheet past Tirrell Pond.

The landscape is characterized by prominent peaks like Blue Mountain, where a Lookout Tower is noted, and the Fishing Brook Range to the east. To the south, development is visible around Blue Mountain Lake and Indian Lake, where the Cedar River Golf Course and a Sewage Disposal plant indicate a growing mid-century recreational economy. The map also captures the Forest House and various camps, reflecting the region's enduring character as a destination for outdoor retreat and timber interests.