WMS Map: G Lake - Aerial and Topo

About G Lake - Aerial and Topo ....

G Lake is a pond at the end of the gravel G Lake Road that is a short portage or hike back from the end of the road at the wilderness boundary. Maybe not the most exciting lake, but worth checking out.

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

Google Earth Data - You can download the KMZ File used in creation of this map.

USGS DRG Topo - Digital raster graphic (scanned) in topographic maps from the USGS and Forest Service. Some of these maps are old as this program was discontinued in early 2000s, however they are most detailed maps. Provided via program with USGS and ESRI. USGS and ESRI. XYZ Tiles: https://services.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/rest/services/USA_Topo_Maps/MapServer/WMTS/tile/1.0.0/USA_Topo_Maps/default/GoogleMapsCompatible/{z}/{y}/{x}.jpg

ESRI World Aerial - This series of aerial images is an alternative to USGS' aerial photos, with higher resolutions, although not as detailed as state programs. Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, i-cubed, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AEX, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, swisstopo, and the GIS User. XYZ Tiles: https://server.arcgisonline.com/ArcGIS/rest/services/World_Imagery/MapServer/tile/{z}/{y}/{x}

NYS Roads and Trails - NYSDEC. Download KMZ File / Download GeoJSON File
ArcMap FeatureService: https://services6.arcgis.com/DZHaqZm9cxOD4CWM/ArcGIS/rest/services/DEC_Trails/FeatureServer/ Query: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6

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 G Lake...

Located off of NY 8, about 2 miles west of Piseco Road, G-Lake Road runs for about 2.5 miles to a parking area. From there it's a 1/3 mile walk/portage to G-Lake, a smaller man-made lake, that somewhat resembles a lower-case 'g' on a warn out typewriter. There are a couple of very rustic roadside campsites on G-Lake Road, along with a handful of campsites around G-Lake. It supposedly has good fishing.

Maps and Interactives

G Lake Campsites
G Lake – Aerial and Topo
G Lake

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