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2016 Map of Forked Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Forked Lake and the Raquette River dominate this Adirondack landscape, where water and topography dictate the movement of travelers and residents. The complex shoreline includes Plumley Bay and North Bay, part of a drainage system that includes dozens of smaller bodies of water like Antediluvian Pond and Little Marsh Pond. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks including Moose Pond Mtn and Antediluvian Mtn, which frame the low-lying wetlands and basins.

Local navigation relies on a network of camp roads and seasonal access ways, such as Camp Deerland Rd and Camp Killoquish Rd. A significant historical connection is visible via Forked Lake Carry Ln, illustrating the traditional portage routes between major Adirondack water bodies. The presence of Squirrel Point and Woods further characterizes the interface between the lake system and the dense forest cover of Hamilton County.