April 17, 2024
Adirondacks, NY, J. W. Hill Stone Litho "Lake Catherine" Mt Emmons in Distance
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Adirondacks, NY, J. W. Hill Stone Litho "Lake Catherine" Mt Emmons in DistancePlate 15: Lake Catherine, Emmons Mt. In the Distance, 19th century printThe historian Alfred L. Donaldson, in his book, “ A History of the Adirondacks, Vol II “, wrote:“The water connection between the two lakes [Raquette Lake and Blue Mountain Lake] by way of the Marion River and the two widenings of it known as Utowana and Eagle Lakes . These and Blue Mountain Lake were called the “Eckford Chain” in the early days, after Henry Eckford, a noted engineer and ship builder, who made a survey of the lakes while Robert Fulton was surveying others, under the waterway investigation ordered by the State in 1811. Later Professor Emmons, during his geological survey, named the lakes, beginning with the largest ” Lake Janet” [Blue Mountain Lake]. “Lake Catherine” [Eagle Lake], and “Lake Marion” [Utowana Lake], all for the daughters of Henry Eckford. The last only has survived, as applied to the Marion River. Mr. Durant renamed Utowana, Ned Buntline renamed Eagle, and John. G. Holland renamed Blue Mountain Lake.”Mount Emmons is located within the High Peaks Wilderness Area of Adirondack Park. The mountain is part of the Seward Mountains of the Adirondacks. Mount Emmons is flanked to the north by Donaldson Mountain and is the westernmost of the 46 High Peaks.The summit
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