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1985 Map of Raquette Lake

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Raquette Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The vast interior of the Adirondack Park is detailed here through a landscape of expansive waterways and high-elevation peaks during the mid-1980s. Centered on the intricate shoreline of Raquette Lake, the map traces the early recreational and timber corridors of the central Adirondacks, including the Adirondack RR and Delaware & Hudson RR. Key settlements such as Old Forge, Blue Mountain Lake, and Indian Lake serve as anchors within a region defined by its hydrography, from the headwaters of the Hudson River to the Stillwater Reservoir and the Fulton Chain Lakes.

Significant landmarks like Sagamore and Wilderness Lodge reflect the area’s long-standing character as a retreat, while numerous fire lookouts and ranger stations dot the surrounding ridges. Notable summits including Blue Mountain and Snowy Mountain dominate the topography, providing a look at the wilderness before late-century shifts in land use and conservation. This survey preserves the exact placement of isolated camps and landings such as Camp Rondaxe and Little Rapids, essential for those tracing local family history or the evolution of New York’s forest preserve.