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1990 Map of Piseco Lake

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Piseco Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Piseco and the neighboring settlements of Rudeston and Higgins Bay anchor the eastern shoreline of Piseco Lake, serving as recreational and residential hubs within the Adirondack Park. This 1990 provisional study captures a landscape defined by water and high terrain, where the Metcalf Range and peaks like Piseco Mountain overlook a complex network of interior lakes including Metcalf Lake, Wilmurt Lake, and T Lake.

The presence of the Snowmobile Trail and Point Comfort State Campground highlights the area's established role in New York forest recreation. Further west, the small clusters of Hoffmeister and Mountain Home sit along the South Branch West Canada Creek, reflecting the sparse but enduring settlement patterns of Hamilton County during the late 20th century. Notable landmarks like T Lake Falls and Echo Cliff provide specific geographic points of interest for hikers and local historians tracing the region's wilderness development.