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2023 Map of Mount Marcy

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mount Marcy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mount Marcy stands as the centerpiece of this terrain, surrounded by a high-elevation network of ridges and water sources within the Adirondack Park Preserve. This survey reveals the complex drainage systems of the High Peaks, where the Opalescent River and Marcy Brook originate. High-altitude landmarks such as Lake Tear of the Clouds — the highest pond in the state — and the dramatic Panther Gorge illustrate the character of this protected wilderness.

A dense system of footpaths, including the Mount Marcy Trail via Opalescent River Trail and the Elk Lake to Marcy Trail, connects remote points like Boreas Ponds and the Flowed Lands. These trails follow the natural contours of the Colvin Range and lead to prominent summits such as Mount Skylight and Mount Haystack. The map documents the primitive character of the landscape, defined by its lack of modern road infrastructure and its reliance on historic wilderness routes.