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2019 Map of Highland Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Mongaup River corridor defines the geography of this Sullivan County landscape, where the waters are harnessed by the Swinging Bridge Reservoir and Toronto Reservoir. This area is characterized by a high density of smaller lakes and ponds that have shaped local settlement patterns, including the communities of Highland Lake and Forestburg. The terrain rises toward Chapin Hill, with drainage provided by features like Black Lake Cr and Lebanon Lake Brook.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of lakeside clusters around Mohican Lake and Lake DeVenoge, or locate the historic site of the Wickman Millpond. The map also preserves the paths of early thoroughfares such as the Old Lumberland Tpke, which cuts across the upland terrain. This modern survey reflects a region deeply influenced by its hydrography, from the larger reservoirs to smaller bodies like McAuleys Lake and Sunrise Lake.