1997 Map of Thirteenth Lake

About this map

The high peaks and water systems of the Adirondack Park define this landscape, where the town of Johnsburg meets the borders of Indian Lake and Wells. Centered on the deep waters of Thirteenth Lake, the terrain rises sharply to the summit of Gore Mountain in the east and Bullhead Mountain to the west. This late-twentieth-century survey documents the region's recreational and industrial heritage, from the developed Ski Trail networks to the hydrological infrastructure of the North Creek Reservoir and the Upper Dam at Botheration Pond. The upper reaches of the Hudson River cut through the northeast corner, punctuated by Mouse Rapids and Perry Ehlers Rapids. Remote landmarks like the Shelter at John Pond and the small settlement of Sodom highlight the sparse human footprint within the rugged mountain passes of Hamilton and Warren counties.