1979 Map of Kempshall Mtn

About this map

Long Lake dominates this central portion of the Adirondack Park in the late 1970s, serving as a focal point for backcountry travel and recreation. The Northville Placid Trail skirts the eastern shore of the lake, passing through Shattuck Clearing and near the Ranger Station as it follows the Raquette River and Cold River corridors. The landscape is defined by high peaks and scattered water bodies, including Kempshall Mtn with its Lookout Tower, and more secluded basins like Mc Rorie Lake and Grampus Lake. Sparse development is limited to isolated landmarks such as the Boy Scout Camp and Island House, reflecting the preservation of the forest character within the Hamilton County and Franklin County boundary region.