WMS Map: Dexter Lake - Spectacle Lake - Waters Millpond

About Dexter Lake - Spectacle Lake - Waters Millpond ....

Yesterday, I hiked back to Dexter Lake, Spectacle Lake and Water Millspond in Ferris Lake Wild Forest, off of Hall Road and Seeley Road (which is off of Piseco-Powley Road). I could have driven Hall Road, it's not rough and there was plenty of parking as I was the only one there, but I often prefer to walk remote mountain roads to look at wildlife without having to worry about tripping on rocks.
 
It was about 15 miles round trip, via Hall Road - Dexter Lake Trail - Burnt Vly Trail - Water Millpond Loop, but it was well worth it as it was remote wilderness with many scenic views, including North Creek Falls which is rarely visited. I didn't see a single other person hiking for 5 hours.

Helpful Hint: While I suggest you look on blog for a downloadable PDF Map, you should be able to print or save this map by clicking the print button on the map above.

Data Sources

Road Trip to Coal Country by Nate Matthews - You can download the KMZ File used in creation of this map.

USGS Imagetry Topographic - National map contours, labels, waterways, overlaid on aerial imagetry. National Map. WMS Service: https://basemap.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/USGSImageryTopo/MapServer/WMSServer, Layer: 0

Campsites in Backcountry (NY/PA/VT) - Shows location of campsites and lean-tos in New York State. Derived from NYSDEC's MMS, along with OpenStreetMap, various DEC Maps and heads-up locations added by Andy Arthur. NYSDEC MMS, OpenStreet Map (©CC-BY-SA), Andy Arthur. Download KMZ File.

3DEP Elevation Hillshade. LIDAR and legacy USGS DRG Topo Derived hillshades used as a background. DEM - WMS Service: https://elevation.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/3DEPElevation/ImageServer/WMSServer, Layer: 3DEPElevation:Hillshade Gray

Full List of WMS and ArcMap Services - CSV Spreadsheet with all web map services currently used on the blog.

More about Ferris Lake Wild Forest...

Encompassing a vast expanse of 147,454 acres, the Ferris Lake Wild Forest is characterized by the presence of ancient spruce stands. These can be observed along the Powley-Piseco Road, the northern banks of Alderbed Stream, the vicinity of Blind Man’s Vly, and the slopes of both Big and Little Alderbed Mountains. Adding to its allure, the region boasts an array of ponds, lakes, and streams, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen year-round.

The Wild Forest accommodates 14.6 miles of hiking trails, along with an extensive 117-mile network of snowmobile trails (many of which are multi-use), catering to various recreational preferences. With 97 primitive campsites, a boat launch, and a boat dock, the area is well-equipped for adventurers. Furthermore, the public can access 10.95 miles of roads, granting motorized entry to this expansive and captivating property.

https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/114279.html

Maps and Interactives

Tomany Mountain
Third and Fourth Lake
The Swimming Hole Off Old Edick Road
Sand Lake
Powley Place
Potholers
Nine Corner Lake
Glassgow Pond – Hillabrandt Vly
Glassgow Pond
G Lake Campsites
G Lake – Aerial and Topo
Dexter Lake – Spectacle Lake – Waters Millpond
Dexter Lake
Clock Mill Pond
Big Bay
Big Alderbed
Piseco Lake 1904
Piseco Lake
Modern Route 10 overlaid on the old Arietta – Piseco Road (1954)
Juneteenth 2022 Weekend
Edick Road Swimming Hole
Ferris Lake
Powley Road
Hinkley Reservior
Third Lake Trail

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