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2023 Map of Muskellunge Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Indian River cuts a prominent diagonal through this North Country landscape, where the border between St Lawrence and Jefferson Counties is defined by a straight survey line crossing the water. The settlement of Oxbow sits near a sharp bend in the river, while further north, the hamlet of Riverside is marked by the presence of Saint Patricks Cem. This region is characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including the namesake Muskellunge Lake, Lake of the Woods, and Red Lake.

Local infrastructure reflects a history of extraction and rural settlement, with names like Lead Mine Rd and Scotch Settlement Rd hinting at the area's industrial and cultural foundations. Distinctive natural landmarks such as Elephants Foot in Muskellunge Lake and Pulpit Rock near Payne Lake provide specific points of reference for those studying the physical geography of the Indian River valley. The map also detail numerous camps and seasonal landings along the shorelines of Moon Lake and Grass Lake.