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2016 Map of Mount Marcy

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Mount Marcy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mount Marcy stands as the central focal point of this high-altitude landscape within the Adirondack Park Preserve. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of New York’s highest peaks, including Mt Colden, Gray Peak, and Mt Skylight. The hydrology of the region is equally complex, with the headwaters of the Opalescent River and Boreas River carving through steep elevations. Significant water bodies such as Lake Colden, Boreas Ponds, and Upper Ausable Lake occupy the lower basins between these massive formations.

Remote landmarks like Panther Gorge and Hanging Spear Falls illustrate the dramatic vertical relief of the High Peaks region. While largely devoid of modern development, the presence of Fujacks Rd and several named mountain ranges like the Colvin Range provide essential navigation for researchers and outdoorsmen. This 2016 survey documents the enduring physical character of the Adirondacks, where named features like Marcy Swamp and Cheney Cobble highlight the diverse alpine ecosystems.