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1985 Map of Raquette Lake

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Raquette Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Adirondack Park defines the landscape of this mid-1980s survey, illustrating a vast network of water bodies and ridgelines across Hamilton, Herkimer, and Essex counties. The map centers on the intricate shoreline of Raquette Lake and the connected waters of the Fulton Chain, including Fourth Lake and Seventh Lake. Settlement patterns are sparse, anchored by small hubs like Old Forge and Speculator, while the Penn Central rail line cuts through the western forests near Carter Station.

High peaks such as Snowy Mountain and Blue Mountain overlook the deep valleys of the Moose River and West Canada Creek. The prominence of the Stillwater Reservoir and Indian Lake reflects the region's managed waterways. For researchers, the map provides a look at the remote interior before many modern developments, showing established camps and isolated outposts like Brandreth and Atwell connected by a limited network of state routes.