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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

Adirondack Park dominates this 1990 survey, revealing the remote wilderness character of western Hamilton County at the close of the twentieth century. The landscape is defined by the expansive waters of Piseco Lake, where the small settlements of Piseco and Rudeston serve as anchors for local life near Higgins Bay. This area reflects a quiet mountain economy, with small pockets of development like Hoffmeister and Mountain Home situated along the winding valley floors.

The topography is characterized by the complex drainage systems of Canada Creek and its branches, which carve through the Metcalf Range. Notable landmarks such as Echo Cliff and T Lake Falls highlight the dramatic verticality of the terrain, while numerous smaller bodies of water, including the Metcalf Chain of Lakes and Twin Lakes, illustrate the glacially carved nature of the high country. Local genealogical interest is found at the Ch and Cem markers near the lake shore, representing the long-standing community centers of the Town of Arietta.