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1989 Map of Raquette Lake

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Raquette Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Raquette Lake dominates this 1980s landscape, serving as the central hub of a complex waterway network within the Adirondack Park. The map documents the intricate shoreline and surrounding highlands of Hamilton County, featuring notable landings and camps such as the Crags and Sagamore, reflecting the area's long-standing character as a premier summer retreat. The labyrinthine geography of South Bay, Boulder Bay, and numerous islands like Big Island and Osprey Island highlight a terrain defined by glacial activity and water travel.

Transport and utility patterns are evident through the Raquette Lake Reservoir and a system of waterways including the Marion River and Sucker Brook. These features, alongside the Fulton Chain Lakes like Seventh Lake and Eighth Lake, illustrate the historical connectivity required for navigation before modern roads were fully established. The survey also records the high peaks of Cascade Mountain and Blue Mountain, emphasizing the elevation shifts that isolated these remote settlements.