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2013 Map of Oscawana Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Oscawana Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Oscawana Lake and the high ridges of the Hudson Highlands define this landscape in Putnam County. This survey highlights a recurring pattern of rural settlement and recreation, with numerous clusters such as Oscawana Corners, Tompkins Corners, and Richardsville linked by historic road networks like the Taconic State Pkwy. The eastern portion of the map centers on the industrial and burial history of the region, featuring the Mahopac Mines and the Kent Cliffs Baptist Church Burying Ground.

Water serves as the primary organizing feature, from the large reservoirs and ponds like Canopus Lake and Roaring Brook Lake to smaller bodies such as Secor Lake and Bryant Pond. The terrain is marked by significant peaks, including Granite Mountain and Sheep Mountain, which frame the Wiccopee Brook valley. Recreational footprints are visible at the Fahnestock Ski Slope and various campgrounds, including Nokomis Camp and Camp Wiccopee.