2013 Map of Lake Carmel

About this map

Lake Carmel and the surrounding highlands of Putnam County are defined by a complex network of reservoirs and smaller ponds that serve the regional water system. The 2013 landscape reveals a high density of named crossroads and residential developments, such as Kent Corners, Field Corners, and Brewster Heights, intertwined with significant water bodies like the West Branch Reservoir and Middle Branch Reservoir. Higher elevations are marked by Mount Nimham and Big Buck Mountain, while the southern reaches feature the prominent Lake Mahopac and Kirk Lake. For the local historian or genealogist, the map preserves the locations of several smaller historical sites, including the Smalley Burying Ground near the northern boundary and the Ellis Cem near the settlement of Tilly Foster. The transition from rural forest to established lakeside communities is evident in the numerous camps like Camp Brady and Camp Herrich scattered among the hills.