1979 Map of Mount Marcy

About this map

Mt Marcy stands as the central focal point in this 1970s survey of the High Peaks region, where high-altitude water sources like Lake Tear of the Clouds feed the headwaters of the Opalescent River. The landscape is defined by its network of backcountry infrastructure, including numerous shelters, a Ranger Station, and a Heliport near Lake Colden. In the eastern half, the long, narrow corridor of Upper Ausable Lake and Lower Ausable Lake is flanked by steep ridgelines such as the Mt Colvin and the Sawteeth. To the south, the terrain shifts toward lower elevations around Elk Lake and the Boreas Ponds, where points like Marcy Landing and Wagon Wheel Landing indicate established access points. Significant trail networks, such as the Guide Board Trail and a portage marked as The Carry, illustrate the movement of travelers through this wilderness before modern development altered these traditional routes.