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1954 Map of West Canada Lakes

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Northville Lake Placid Trail winds through this high-elevation landscape within the Adirondack State Park, tracing a path through some of Hamilton County's most remote interior. This 1954 field survey illustrates a territory defined by complex hydrology and isolated human outposts, including Millers Camp and Kenwells. The wilderness character of the region is punctuated by high peaks like Wakely Mountain, which features a Lookout Tower, and Pillsbury Mtn. The map's drainage patterns are dominated by the Moose River and its South Branch, which feed into numerous high-altitude basins such as West Lake and Spruce Lake. The presence of several Shelters and a Rangers Camp near West Lake highlights the era's infrastructure for backcountry management and recreation. To the northwest, the map captures a portion of the Fulton Chain Lakes at Seventh Lake, providing a look at the transitional terrain between the developed lakefronts and the deep interior forests.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain