2023 Map of Forked Lake

About this map

Forked Lake and its intricate network of connecting waterways define this pocket of the Adirondacks, where the settlement of Woods sits at the southwestern shore. The landscape is characterized by a dense concentration of interior ponds and peaks, ranging from the heights of Antediluvian Mountain and Moose Pond Mountain to the remote waters of Flatfish Pond and Corner Pond. The hydrology is complex, with the Raquette River moving through Plumley Bay and North Bay, supported by smaller tributaries like Stony Brook and the Head Pond Outlet. Historical access and movement through the region are preserved in the naming of modern paths and roads such as the Forked Lake Carry Ln, while established footpaths like the Upper Sargent Pond Trl and Lower Sargent Pond Trl trace the land between the water bodies and the slopes of Owls Head Mountain.