1999 Map of Piercefield

About this map

Adirondack Park dominates this late-twentieth-century landscape, where the waters of the Raquette River and Piercefield Flow meet the settlement of Piercefield. The area is defined by its complex hydrology and high peaks, including Arab Mountain and Buck Mountain. Small outposts such as Conifer and Childwold Station suggest the region's history of rail-and-timber industry, while landmarks like the Mt Arab Station indicate a geography shaped by both transit and wilderness protection. To the southeast, the expanse of Tupper Lake is dotted with features like Norway Island and Green Island, marking the transition into the deeper woods and waters of the central Adirondacks. The map also captures the St Lawrence and Franklin County boundary as it cuts through the lake and surrounding forest, providing a precise record of late 1990s land use and natural boundaries.