George Lake Map

Lake George Map

This detailed Lake George topographic map marks both the political and physical features of the lake and its surrounding regions. You can find information about all major landmarks like roads, rails, trails, ferry routes, parks, and forests on this map. The map also uses relief shading and elevation contour lines to depict the height above the sea level.

This map makes a perfect wall display piece in office spaces, educational institutions, and homes. It can also be presented as a gift to your friends and loved ones who love traveling and exploring new places. You can place an order for this high-quality Lake George NY map in a variety of finishing materials including paper, lamination, and matte plastic.

How to customize this Lake George NY map?

We also offer an option to customize this detailed map around any area of your choice. The customizable version of this map will allow you to zoom in on the lake and center it on any nearby cottage, resort or any other part of the lake. You can adjust the map area as per your requirement, crop the map, add any title and select from a range of orientations, sizes, and paper finishes before ordering.

Start editing this custom map of Lake George here.

Where is Lake George?

Lake George is located at the southeast base of the Adirondack Mountains in the northeastern part of New York. It is situated within the upper region of the Great Appalachian Valley. The lake lies along the historical natural path between the valleys of the Hudson and St. Lawrence Rivers. It drains northward into Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River drainage basin.

This lake remains a popular tourist destination, resort center, and summer colony. Popular activities that take place here include water sports, camping, amusement parks, hiking, paddling, and factory outlet shopping. Also, one of the nation's oldest gathering of hot air balloons occurs near this lake every September.

Bathymetry of the Lake

Lake George extends about 32.2 mi (51.8 km) on a north-south axis and varies from one to three miles (1.6 to 4.8 km) in width. Its surface area is 45 sq mi (120 km2) and the surface elevation is 320 ft (98 m). The deepest point of the lake is 196 feet (60 m), between Dome Island and Buck Mountain in the southern quarter.

The lake is home to over 170 islands, among which 148 are state-owned. These islands range from a car-sized Skipper's Jib to the larger Vicar's and Long Islands.