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2016 Map of Blue Mountain Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Blue Mountain Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Blue Mountain Lake serves as the central hub of this Adirondack region, where the settlement of the same name meets a complex network of glacial water bodies and prominent summits. The landscape is defined by the high elevation of Blue Mtn and the intricate shoreline of the lake, featuring Osprey Island and Bluff Point. To the west, the community of Eagle Nest sits near the shores of Eagle Lake and Utowana Lake, connected by the flow of the Rock River.

Southward, the terrain becomes increasingly dense with smaller water features like the Mitchell Ponds, Cascade Pond, and Stephens Pond, all feeding into the wider watershed. The southern portion of the map transitions toward Speculator and the banks of the Cedar River, illustrating the traditional patterns of recreation and remote settlement in Hamilton County. This 2016 survey captures the established road network, including Durant Rd and Cedar River Rd, which trace the valleys between landmarks like Round Top and Sugarloaf Mtn.