1970 Map of Carry Falls Reservoir

About this map

The Raquette River dominates this landscape, having been transformed into a series of power reservoirs that define the local geography. In this 1970 survey, the Carry Falls Reservoir and Stark Falls Reservoir stretch across the western boundary, creating a complex shoreline that includes Radio Island and Maple Island. The interior is characterized by the dense wilderness of the Adirondack State Park and various sections of the State Forest Preserve. Scattered throughout the high ground of Whitney Mtn and Number 19 Mtn are remote water bodies like Joe Indian Pond and Whitney Pond. This area represents a managed wilderness where recreational infrastructure, such as a Landing Strip and Picnic Area, exists alongside the regulated flow of the Jordan River and St Regis River.