1990 Map of Thirteenth Lake

About this map

The Adirondack Park interior within the towns of Johnsburg, Indian Lake, and Minerva is defined by its high-elevation peaks and complex hydrography. The landscape is anchored by the prominent Gore Mountain and Bullhead Mountain, with drainage flowing through networks like the East Branch Sacandaga River and the upper reaches of the Hudson River. This 1990 survey captures a region primarily utilized for recreation and resource management rather than permanent settlement, evidenced by the prevalence of named water bodies such as Thirteenth Lake, Puffer Pond, and Chatiemac Lake. The presence of the Old Farm Road and the Botheration Pond Trail indicates the historical access routes used for timber or early mountain tourism. Small infrastructure features like the North Creek Reservoir point to the surrounding communities' reliance on these protected watersheds.