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2023 Map of Alder Brook

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Alder Brook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The North Branch Saranac River winds through the heart of this landscape, marking a terrain defined by high peaks and narrow valleys. This area, situated within the Adirondack Park, reveals a scattered settlement pattern concentrated near water sources and valley floors. The small community of Alder Brook serves as a local focal point, home to the Saint Rose Cem and situated at the foot of the Alder Brook Mountains. To the west, the settlements of Sugarbush and Goldsmith are positioned along the drainage of Beaver Meadow Brook, illustrating the historical importance of these corridors for travel and small-scale habitation.

In the southern reaches, the Saranac River expands into Union Falls Pond, where Grassy Bay and Little Bear Bay create a distinctive shoreline near Union Falls. Elevation ranges from the heights of Mckillip Mountain and Duncan Mountain down to the marshes surrounding Mud Pond. The inclusion of the Adirondack Park Preserve boundary highlights the protected nature of this forest landscape in the modern era.