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1954 Map of Blue Mountain

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Blue Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Blue Mountain Lake region in the central Adirondacks is defined by a dense network of high peaks and interconnected waterways. The landscape is dominated by the massive Blue Mountain, where a Lookout Tower marks the summit above the lake's many islands, including Osprey Island and Long Island. To the north, the village of Long Lake serves as a focal point near Lake Eaton State Camp, while the smaller settlement of Deerland sits at the junction of South Pond and the Raquette River.

Industry and recreation intersect throughout the wilderness, evidenced by the Cedar River Golf Course near the Cedar River Cem and various gravel pits. The complex hydrology is mapped in detail, showing the flow from Utowana Lake through Eagle Lake and into the broader mountain basins. This mid-century survey captures the region as it functioned within the Adirondack State Park, balancing seasonal camps and local settlements like Forest House against the surrounding Fishing Brook Range.