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1906 Map of Piseco Lake

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Piseco Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1906
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

Piseco Lake dominates the eastern half of this 1906 topographic survey, illustrating a landscape defined by water and timber before modern Adirondack development. The map details small settlements like Piseco and Rudeston along the lakeshore, while the western reaches follow the South Branch West Canada Creek through dense mountain terrain. A notable point of historical interest is the Mountain House located near Hoffmeister, a remnant of the era's early wilderness tourism.

Remote outposts such as Powley Place and Averys Place are mapped deep in the woods, alongside intriguing local landmarks like Goldmine Hill. The survey captures the complex drainage systems and marshes, including Big Marsh, that once supported the region's logging and hunting camps. From the elevations of Piseco Mtn to the southern reach of the Brayhouse Gore, the map provides a look at the early 20th-century frontier of Hamilton and Herkimer counties.