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1989 Map of Forked Lake

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Forked Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Adirondack Park dominates this interior landscape of Hamilton County, showcasing a complex network of waterways and glacial peaks in the late 1980s. The terrain is defined by significant elevations such as Antediluvian Mountain, Salmon Lake Mountain, and Owls Head Mountain, which overlook a dense collection of ponds and lakes. Water bodies like Salmon Lake, Lake Lila, and the specialized North Pond Flowgrounds suggest a region managed for wilderness preservation and low-impact recreation.

Evidence of traditional Adirondack travel is preserved in the Raquette River Canoe Carry, a vital link for navigators moving between the river systems. The small outpost at Deerland Camp and the boundary of Arietta provide the primary human reference points in an otherwise untamed geography of swamps and brooks, including Shanty Brook and Sibley Brook. This survey reflects the character of the central Adirondacks before modern digital mapping, where topographic precision was essential for navigating these remote watersheds.