2023 Map of Adams

About this map

Adams and its surrounding hamlets occupy a landscape defined by the drainage of Sandy Creek and the expansive wetlands of Adams Swamp. This recent survey details the enduring agricultural and residential character of southern Jefferson County, where small clusters like Thomas Settlement, Green Settlement, and Taylor Settlement remain distinct points on the local road network. The region is marked by numerous family and community burial grounds, including Saint Johns Cem and Evergreen Cem near Roberts Corner, as well as Union Cem in Adams Center. Topographical features such as Pine Hill and Prospect Hill rise above the stream valleys of Stony Creek and Taylor Brook, while the southeastern corner is carved by the deep ravines of Towle Gulf and Mooney Gulf. The map traces the modern transit corridor that connects these established settlements, showing how contemporary infrastructure overlays a historic pattern of crossroads and rural neighborhoods.