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2013 Map of Forked Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Forked Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Forked Lake and the branching waters of the Raquette River dominate this Adirondack landscape in Hamilton County. The map captures a high concentration of water bodies, from the sprawling Raquette Lake in the southwest to isolated high-elevation waters like Antediluvian Pond and Little High Pond. The presence of several established campsites, including Killoquah Camp, Togus Camp, and Deerland Camp, indicates the area's long-standing role as a recreational destination. Shoreline development is concentrated along access routes such as Raquette Shores Way and near the Woods settlement.

Transportation through the dense forest relies on specialized tracks like Elk Pond Road Way and N Point Rd, which skirt the bases of prominent peaks like Moose Pond Mtn and Antediluvian Mtn. The Forked Lake State Campground provides a central node for lake access, while numerous smaller streams like Sibley Brook and N Bay Stream define the intricate drainage patterns of this lake-strewn territory.