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2016 Map of Alder Brook

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Alder Brook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Franklin Co and Clinton Co boundary line bisects this portion of the northern Adirondacks, marking a transition between the dense peaks of the Alder Brook Mountains and the river-fed valleys below. The Saranac River and its North Branch dictate the local geography, converging near the settlement of Union Falls and expanding into the waters of Union Falls Pond. Smaller communities like Sugarbush, Two Brooks, and Goldsmith are situated along the winding forest roads that navigate this terrain.

Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Saint Rose Cem near the Alder Brook settlement. The topography is defined by numerous named summits, including McKillip Mtn, Duncan Mtn, and Catamount Knoll, which overlook a network of waterways like Mud Pond and Casey Brook. This landscape, much of which is protected within the Adirondack Park Preserve, reflects a long-standing balance between isolated mountain settlements and the natural hydrology of the Saranac watershed.