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2019 Map of Forked Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Forked Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Forked Lake and the interconnected waters of the Adirondacks dominate this landscape, reflecting a region defined by its hydrography and high elevation peaks. The small settlement of Woods sits near the southwestern corner, positioned between the shores of Raquette Lake and the winding Raquette River. The terrain is marked by significant summits including Moose Pond Mtn, Owls Head Mtn, and the uniquely named Antediluvian Mtn, which rises above a cluster of secluded water bodies like Little Moose Pond and Antediluvian Pond.

A network of specialized access roads, such as Camp Deerland Rd, Camp Killoquah Rd, and Whitney Access Rd, suggests a landscape utilized for seasonal recreation and forest management. These paths connect various bays and inlets, including Plumley Bay and North Bay, while the Forked Lake Carry Ln indicates a historical portage point between major waterways, preserving the traditional transit routes used by generations of travelers through the Hamilton County wilderness.