1902 Map of Indian Lake

About this map

Indian Lake dominates the landscape of this Hamilton County survey, stretching northward between the high peaks of the Adirondacks. The map captures the region at a time when timber and early tourism shaped the local economy, shown through the presence of Wakely Dam and seasonal outposts like Camp Perkins and Camp Comfort. To the south, the settlement of Speculator sits near the headwaters of the Sacandaga River, while the western reaches are defined by the wide expanse of the Cedar River Flow.