2013 Map of Honnedaga Lake

About this map

Honnedaga Lake and the surrounding wilderness of Herkimer County dominate this 2013 landscape, where human settlement is confined to isolated outposts like Forest Lodge and Herkimer Landing. The terrain is defined by a dense network of high-elevation water bodies and drainage systems, including the Middle Br Black River and West Canada Cr. Small, remote lakes such as Monument Lake, Gooseneck Lake, and the Twin Lakes are scattered across the quadrangle, connected by various brooks and seasonal flows like Elbow Brook and Yale Brook. The elevation rises toward distinct peaks including Panther Mtn and Ice Cave Mtn, while Cahans Farm in the north suggests the limited agricultural reach in this heavily forested environment. This map captures a preserved pocket of the Adirondacks characterized by its intricate hydrology and varied topography, from the Raymond Hills to the marshy Stearns Mudhole.