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2019 Map of Spruce Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Spruce Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Pillsbury Mtn and the high elevations of the Blue Ridge anchor this portion of the Adirondacks within Hamilton County. This 2019 survey captures a landscape defined by an intricate network of wetlands and high-altitude water bodies, including Spruce Lake, Whitney Lake, and the expansive Sampson Bog. The drainage patterns are clearly defined by the headwaters of the Indian River and Jessup River, which carve through the terrain beneath peaks like Goodluck Mtn and Willis Mtn.

Modern access is limited to a few secondary routes such as Jessup River Rd and Otter Lake Rd, alongside the VE Trl. For researchers of environmental history, the map provides precise data on the marshy reaches of Belden Vly and the various ponds, such as Puddle Hole and Bullhead Pond, that occupy the depressions between the ridges. This detailed hydrographic record reflects the enduring wild character of the Lake Pleasant region.