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2023 Map of Popolopen Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Popolopen Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The West Point Military Reservation and the sprawling expanse of Harriman State Park dominate this section of Orange County, where the Hudson Highlands provide a complex landscape of summits and secluded water bodies. Small settlements like Highland Mills and Central Valley line the western corridor, while interior hamlets such as Baileytown and Bulsontown reflect the region's long-standing residential character. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations, including Bear Mountain and the steep slopes of The Torne near Fort Montgomery.

Water plays a central role in the geography of the area, with Popolopen Lake, Lake Frederick, and Silver Mine Lake serving as landmarks within the protected parklands. This survey illustrates the proximity of the military academy's training grounds to the recreation-focused terrain of the state park system, with various named peaks like Blackcap Mountain and Cranberry Mountain forming the ridgelines that separate these different land uses. For researchers, the presence of the Cem of the Highlands and Coffey Cem provides valuable points for local history and genealogy.