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2013 Map of Alder Brook

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Alder Brook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Adirondack Park Preserve defines the upper reaches of this landscape, where the North Br Saranac River and numerous tributaries like Wemette Brook and Uncle Toms Brook carve through a terrain of named peaks. To the south, the Saranac River widens into Union Falls Pond, marking the location of the settlement at Union Falls. This area serves as a primary drainage basin for the surrounding highlands, including the Alder Brook Mountains and summits such as McKillip Mtn and Gleason Mtn.

Small clusters of habitation are scattered throughout the valley floors, notably at Sugarbush, Riverview, and Alder Brook. The presence of Saint Rose Cem and local roads like Goldsmith Rd and Union Falls Rd indicate the enduring footprint of these rural communities. Near the northern boundary, the High Banks Farm Landing Area Airport provides a rare point of modern aviation infrastructure amidst the dense network of brooks and ponds.