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1955 Map of Long Lake

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Long Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Tupper Lake and the village of Faust serve as the primary gateways to this Adirondack landscape, where the Raquette River winds through dense forests and vast wetlands. The presence of the large Veterans Hospital at Sunmount and the historic St Alphonsus Ch reflect the community's mid-century growth. Further south, the map details the transition into the deep wilderness of Harrietstown, anchored by the long, narrow waterway of Long Lake and the storied Indian Carry route.

Smaller settlements and seasonal camps like Moody, Coreys, and Axton Landing dot the shorelines, providing a look at the region's recreation and navigation patterns before modern road expansions. Notable landmarks include the secluded Island House and the remote Chapel Island, highlighting the era's reliance on boat travel for reaching religious and social hubs. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks such as Buck Mountain and Mt Morris, which loom over a network of interior ponds including Follensby Pond and Simon Pond.