WMS Map: Old Route 28 & 30 Roadsides Campsites on Lake Durant

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.

OpenStreetMap - Map data: © OpenStreetMap, SRTM | Map style: © OpenTopoMap (CC-BY-SA). XYZ Tiles: https://{s}.tile.openstreetmap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png

NY Aerial (2020) - High-resolution aerial photography from NYSGIS, photos taken with leaves off in spring time between the years 2016-2020. NYSGIS. WMS Service: https://orthos.its.ny.gov/ArcGIS/services/wms/Latest/MapServer/WMSServer, Layer: 0,1,2,3

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 Lake Durant...

This 327-acre man-made lake is located in the Central Adirondack Mountains, near the hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake in Hamilton County.
History: It was originally created by the lumber industry as "34 Flow" and was later developed for public recreation by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). It was named after William West Durant, a key figure in developing the Adirondack Park during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Lake Durant Campground: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) operates a campground with 61 wooded sites for tents and RVs up to 30 feet long. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, a swimming beach, a bathhouse, and a boat launch.
Activities:
Boating: Motorboats are allowed, but smaller boats are recommended due to the lake's shallow depth. Canoe and kayak rentals are available.
Fishing: The lake is stocked with approximately 1,300 tiger muskellunge annually and is also a popular spot for largemouth bass. Other species include smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and brown bullhead.
Hiking: The Northville-Placid Trail runs directly through the campground, providing access to extensive wilderness trails.
Nearby attractions: The Adirondack Experience, a museum in nearby Blue Mountain Lake, and The Wild Center in Tupper Lake are popular destinations.

Maps and Interactives

Old Route 28 & 30 Roadsides Campsites on Lake Durant
Lake Durant Estimated Depth – Lake Contours
Lake Durant

... photos, maps and other content from from Lake Durant.