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2010 Map of Mount Marcy

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mount Marcy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mount Marcy dominates this high-elevation landscape within Adirondack Park, surrounded by a complex network of peaks and drainage basins. The area serves as a primary watershed, where the Opalescent River and Boreas River begin their descent through the mountains. To the east, Upper Ausable Lake is marked by Marcy Landing, indicating a point of access in an otherwise roadless terrain.

Tracing the waterways reveals a series of high-altitude ponds and falls, including White Lily Pond and the dramatic Hanging Spear Falls along the river. The concentration of massive peaks like Mount Haystack, Mount Skylight, and Basin Mountain illustrates the high-peaks character of the region. This 2010 survey provides a modern digital representation of a landscape defined by its lack of permanent settlement, where landmarks such as Four Corners and Slant Rock serve as essential orientation points for those navigating the backcountry.