1902 Map of Mt. Marcy

About this map

Mt. Marcy and the high peaks of Essex County dominate this turn-of-the-century reconnaissance survey, which captures the early conservation era of the Adirondack Mountain Reserve. The map reveals a landscape defined by its glacial hydrology, from the high-elevation Lake Tear and Lake Colden to the larger Lower Ausable Lake and Upper Ausable Lake. The settlement pattern is sparse, centered on seasonal mountaineering hubs like Adirondack Lodge and the river-valley communities of Keene Valley and St.Huberts.